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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.82, 793.14 and 285.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.82, 793.14 and 285.61 is: 427.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.82 : 793.14 = 285.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.82/793.14 = 285.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.82x = 793.14 × 285.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.82x = 226,528.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,528.76/529.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.55

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