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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.30, 792.99 and 284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.30, 792.99 and 284.94 is: 427.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.30 : 792.99 = 284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.30/792.99 = 284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.30x = 792.99 × 284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.30x = 225,954.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,954.57/528.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.70

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