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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.28, 785.80 and 280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.28, 785.80 and 280.68 is: 420.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.28 : 785.80 = 280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.28/785.80 = 280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.28x = 785.80 × 280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.28x = 220,558.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,558.34/524.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.69

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