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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.69, 793.33 and 285.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.69, 793.33 and 285.21 is: 427.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.69 : 793.33 = 285.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.69/793.33 = 285.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.69x = 793.33 × 285.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.69x = 226,265.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,265.65/528.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.97

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