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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.98, 793.94 and 282.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.98, 793.94 and 282.38 is: 423.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.98 : 793.94 = 282.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.98/793.94 = 282.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.98x = 793.94 × 282.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.98x = 224,194.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,194.11/528.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.82

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