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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.15, 793.71 and 282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.15, 793.71 and 282.44 is: 423.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.15 : 793.71 = 282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.15/793.71 = 282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.15x = 793.71 × 282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.15x = 224,171.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,171.48/529.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.64

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