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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.32, 793.46 and 285.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.32, 793.46 and 285.50 is: 427.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.32 : 793.46 = 285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.32/793.46 = 285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.32x = 793.46 × 285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.32x = 226,532.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,532.83/529.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.97

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