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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.28, 785.33 and 280.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.28, 785.33 and 280.01 is: 420.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.28 : 785.33 = 280.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.28/785.33 = 280.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.28x = 785.33 × 280.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.28x = 219,898.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,898.85/523.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.23

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