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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.20, 791.40 and 284.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.20, 791.40 and 284.48 is: 426.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.20 : 791.40 = 284.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.20/791.40 = 284.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.20x = 791.40 × 284.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.20x = 225,137.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,137.47/528.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.24

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