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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.45, 780.56 and 286.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.45, 780.56 and 286.59 is: 429.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.45 : 780.56 = 286.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.45/780.56 = 286.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.45x = 780.56 × 286.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.45x = 223,699.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,699.26/521.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.00

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