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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.16, 786.36 and 280.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.16, 786.36 and 280.62 is: 420.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.16 : 786.36 = 280.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.16/786.36 = 280.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.16x = 786.36 × 280.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.16x = 220,668.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,668.34/524.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.99

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