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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.72, 794.03 and 286.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.72, 794.03 and 286.18 is: 428.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.72 : 794.03 = 286.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.72/794.03 = 286.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.72x = 794.03 × 286.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.72x = 227,234.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,234.07/529.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.97

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