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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.20, 792.78 and 284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.20, 792.78 and 284.94 is: 427.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.20 : 792.78 = 284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.20/792.78 = 284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.20x = 792.78 × 284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.20x = 225,894.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,894.73/528.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.67

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