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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.19, 786.63 and 280.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.19, 786.63 and 280.89 is: 421.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.19 : 786.63 = 280.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.19/786.63 = 280.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.19x = 786.63 × 280.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.19x = 220,956.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,956.50/524.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.52

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