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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.19, 785.13 and 279.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.19, 785.13 and 279.89 is: 420.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.19 : 785.13 = 279.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.19/785.13 = 279.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.19x = 785.13 × 279.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.19x = 219,746.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,746.11/523.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.02

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