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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.80, 795.24 and 286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.80, 795.24 and 286.44 is: 429.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.80 : 795.24 = 286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.80/795.24 = 286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.80x = 795.24 × 286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.80x = 227,788.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,788.55/529.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.95

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