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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.94, 791.16 and 283.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.94, 791.16 and 283.92 is: 425.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.94 : 791.16 = 283.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.94/791.16 = 283.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.94x = 791.16 × 283.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.94x = 224,626.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,626.15/527.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.48

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