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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.36, 793.92 and 285.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.36, 793.92 and 285.76 is: 428.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.36 : 793.92 = 285.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.36/793.92 = 285.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.36x = 793.92 × 285.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.36x = 226,870.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,870.58/529.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.58

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