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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.76, 793.14 and 286.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.76, 793.14 and 286.82 is: 430.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.76 : 793.14 = 286.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.76/793.14 = 286.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.76x = 793.14 × 286.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.76x = 227,483.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,483.02/528.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.22

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