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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.11, 793.89 and 285.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.11, 793.89 and 285.35 is: 428.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.11 : 793.89 = 285.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.11/793.89 = 285.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.11x = 793.89 × 285.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.11x = 226,532.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,532.54/529.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.14

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