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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.91, 791.40 and 284.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.91, 791.40 and 284.15 is: 425.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.91 : 791.40 = 284.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.91/791.40 = 284.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.91x = 791.40 × 284.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.91x = 224,876.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,876.31/527.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.97

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