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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.93, 783.25 and 278.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.93, 783.25 and 278.63 is: 418.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.93 : 783.25 = 278.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.93/783.25 = 278.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.93x = 783.25 × 278.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.93x = 218,236.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,236.95/521.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.13

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