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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.73, 793.98 and 285.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.73, 793.98 and 285.74 is: 428.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.73 : 793.98 = 285.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.73/793.98 = 285.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.73x = 793.98 × 285.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.73x = 226,870.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,870.85/529.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.28

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