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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.08, 793.02 and 285.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.08, 793.02 and 285.06 is: 427.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.08 : 793.02 = 285.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.08/793.02 = 285.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.08x = 793.02 × 285.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.08x = 226,058.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,058.28/529.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.27

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