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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.78, 793.02 and 285.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.78, 793.02 and 285.70 is: 427.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.78 : 793.02 = 285.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.78/793.02 = 285.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.78x = 793.02 × 285.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.78x = 226,565.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,565.81/529.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.66

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