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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.95, 784.29 and 280.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.95, 784.29 and 280.14 is: 419.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.95 : 784.29 = 280.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.95/784.29 = 280.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.95x = 784.29 × 280.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.95x = 219,711.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,711.00/523.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.34

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