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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.45, 784.23 and 280.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.45, 784.23 and 280.18 is: 419.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.45 : 784.23 = 280.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.45/784.23 = 280.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.45x = 784.23 × 280.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.45x = 219,725.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,725.56/523.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.76

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