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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.97, 792.47 and 285.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.97, 792.47 and 285.02 is: 427.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.97 : 792.47 = 285.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.97/792.47 = 285.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.97x = 792.47 × 285.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.97x = 225,866.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,866.55/527.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.80

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