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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.26, 792.48 and 284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.26, 792.48 and 284.72 is: 427.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.26 : 792.48 = 284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.26/792.48 = 284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.26x = 792.48 × 284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.26x = 225,634.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,634.91/528.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.13

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