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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.69, 793.04 and 286.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.69, 793.04 and 286.76 is: 430.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.69 : 793.04 = 286.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.69/793.04 = 286.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.69x = 793.04 × 286.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.69x = 227,412.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,412.15/528.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.14

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