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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.93, 795.13 and 286.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.93, 795.13 and 286.18 is: 429.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.93 : 795.13 = 286.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.93/795.13 = 286.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.93x = 795.13 × 286.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.93x = 227,550.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,550.30/529.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.40

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