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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.15, 791.76 and 284.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.15, 791.76 and 284.43 is: 426.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.15 : 791.76 = 284.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.15/791.76 = 284.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.15x = 791.76 × 284.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.15x = 225,200.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,200.30/528.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.39

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