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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.11, 792.17 and 284.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.11, 792.17 and 284.30 is: 426.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.11 : 792.17 = 284.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.11/792.17 = 284.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.11x = 792.17 × 284.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.11x = 225,212.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,212.51/528.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.45

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