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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.16, 792.32 and 284.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.16, 792.32 and 284.36 is: 426.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.16 : 792.32 = 284.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.16/792.32 = 284.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.16x = 792.32 × 284.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.16x = 225,304.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,304.12/528.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.58

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