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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.40, 787 and 281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.40, 787 and 281 is: 421.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.40 : 787 = 281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.40/787 = 281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.40x = 787 × 281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.40x = 221,147
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,147/524.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.71

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