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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.86, 794.16 and 285.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.86, 794.16 and 285.78 is: 428.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.86 : 794.16 = 285.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.86/794.16 = 285.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.86x = 794.16 × 285.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.86x = 226,955.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,955.04/529.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.33

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