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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.42, 792.84 and 284.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.42, 792.84 and 284.88 is: 427.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.42 : 792.84 = 284.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.42/792.84 = 284.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.42x = 792.84 × 284.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.42x = 225,864.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,864.26/528.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.43

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