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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.10, 793.13 and 285.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.10, 793.13 and 285.11 is: 427.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.10 : 793.13 = 285.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.10/793.13 = 285.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.10x = 793.13 × 285.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.10x = 226,123.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,123.90/529.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.38

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