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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.70, 793.73 and 282.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.70, 793.73 and 282.10 is: 423.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.70 : 793.73 = 282.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.70/793.73 = 282.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.70x = 793.73 × 282.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.70x = 223,911.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,911.23/528.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.51

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