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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.90, 792.90 and 285.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.90, 792.90 and 285.14 is: 427.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.90 : 792.90 = 285.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.90/792.90 = 285.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.90x = 792.90 × 285.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.90x = 226,087.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,087.51/528.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.47

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