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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.24, 790.32 and 284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.24, 790.32 and 284.94 is: 426.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.24 : 790.32 = 284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.24/790.32 = 284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.24x = 790.32 × 284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.24x = 225,193.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,193.78/528.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.31

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