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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.55, 792.95 and 285.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.55, 792.95 and 285.07 is: 427.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.55 : 792.95 = 285.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.55/792.95 = 285.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.55x = 792.95 × 285.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.55x = 226,047.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,047.88/528.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.67

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