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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.34, 793.62 and 282.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.34, 793.62 and 282.34 is: 423.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.34 : 793.62 = 282.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.34/793.62 = 282.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.34x = 793.62 × 282.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.34x = 224,070.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,070.67/529.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.30

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