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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.72, 794.40 and 285.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.72, 794.40 and 285.36 is: 428.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.72 : 794.40 = 285.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.72/794.40 = 285.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.72x = 794.40 × 285.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.72x = 226,689.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,689.98/528.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.75

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