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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.81, 792.02 and 284.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.81, 792.02 and 284.33 is: 426.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.81 : 792.02 = 284.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.81/792.02 = 284.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.81x = 792.02 × 284.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.81x = 225,193.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,193.62/527.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.66

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