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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.18, 786.06 and 280.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.18, 786.06 and 280.67 is: 420.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.18 : 786.06 = 280.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.18/786.06 = 280.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.18x = 786.06 × 280.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.18x = 220,619.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,619.53/524.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.88

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