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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.76, 794.26 and 282.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.76, 794.26 and 282.80 is: 424.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.76 : 794.26 = 282.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.76/794.26 = 282.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.76x = 794.26 × 282.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.76x = 224,616.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,616.73/529.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.00

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