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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.49, 793.07 and 285.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.49, 793.07 and 285.18 is: 427.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.49 : 793.07 = 285.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.49/793.07 = 285.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.49x = 793.07 × 285.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.49x = 226,167.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,167.70/528.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.95

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