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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.51, 792.81 and 284.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.51, 792.81 and 284.99 is: 427.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.51 : 792.81 = 284.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.51/792.81 = 284.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.51x = 792.81 × 284.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.51x = 225,938.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,938.96/528.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.50

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