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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.97, 793.97 and 286.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.97, 793.97 and 286.02 is: 429.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.97 : 793.97 = 286.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.97/793.97 = 286.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.97x = 793.97 × 286.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.97x = 227,091.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,091.30/528.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.31

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