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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.70, 791.79 and 283.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.70, 791.79 and 283.94 is: 426.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.70 : 791.79 = 283.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.70/791.79 = 283.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.70x = 791.79 × 283.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.70x = 224,823.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,823.25/527.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.04

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