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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.98, 793.50 and 285.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.98, 793.50 and 285.96 is: 428.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.98 : 793.50 = 285.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.98/793.50 = 285.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.98x = 793.50 × 285.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.98x = 226,909.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,909.26/529.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.15

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