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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.93, 793.44 and 285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.93, 793.44 and 285.12 is: 427.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.93 : 793.44 = 285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.93/793.44 = 285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.93x = 793.44 × 285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.93x = 226,225.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,225.61/528.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.70

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