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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.03, 791.58 and 284.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.03, 791.58 and 284.28 is: 426.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.03 : 791.58 = 284.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.03/791.58 = 284.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.03x = 791.58 × 284.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.03x = 225,028.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,028.46/528.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.17

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