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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.93, 793.50 and 285.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.93, 793.50 and 285.73 is: 428.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.93 : 793.50 = 285.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.93/793.50 = 285.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.93x = 793.50 × 285.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.93x = 226,723.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,723.70/528.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.65

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