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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.78, 794.67 and 282.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.78, 794.67 and 282.82 is: 424.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.78 : 794.67 = 282.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.78/794.67 = 282.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.78x = 794.67 × 282.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.78x = 224,748.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,748.57/529.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.23

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