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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.92, 791.19 and 284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.92, 791.19 and 284.16 is: 425.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.92 : 791.19 = 284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.92/791.19 = 284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.92x = 791.19 × 284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.92x = 224,824.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,824.55/527.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.87

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