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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.91, 791.14 and 284.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.91, 791.14 and 284.55 is: 426.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.91 : 791.14 = 284.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.91/791.14 = 284.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.91x = 791.14 × 284.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.91x = 225,115.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,115.74/527.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.43

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