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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.65, 785.93 and 280.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.65, 785.93 and 280.35 is: 420.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.65 : 785.93 = 280.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.65/785.93 = 280.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.65x = 785.93 × 280.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.65x = 220,334.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,334.07/523.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.77

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