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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.26, 785.30 and 280.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.26, 785.30 and 280.26 is: 420.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.26 : 785.30 = 280.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.26/785.30 = 280.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.26x = 785.30 × 280.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.26x = 220,086.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,086.78/523.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.61

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