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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.47, 792.70 and 282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.47, 792.70 and 282.12 is: 422.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.47 : 792.70 = 282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.47/792.70 = 282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.47x = 792.70 × 282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.47x = 223,636.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,636.52/529.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.38

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