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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.01, 792.90 and 285.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.01, 792.90 and 285.02 is: 427.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.01 : 792.90 = 285.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.01/792.90 = 285.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.01x = 792.90 × 285.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.01x = 225,992.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,992.36/529.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.20

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