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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.36, 794.04 and 285.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.36, 794.04 and 285.83 is: 428.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.36 : 794.04 = 285.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.36/794.04 = 285.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.36x = 794.04 × 285.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.36x = 226,959.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,959.59/529.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.74

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