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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.91, 794.40 and 286.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.91, 794.40 and 286.15 is: 428.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.91 : 794.40 = 286.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.91/794.40 = 286.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.91x = 794.40 × 286.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.91x = 227,317.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,317.56/529.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.97

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