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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.92, 793.14 and 285.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.92, 793.14 and 285.56 is: 428.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.92 : 793.14 = 285.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.92/793.14 = 285.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.92x = 793.14 × 285.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.92x = 226,489.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,489.06/528.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.21

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