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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.43, 786.44 and 280.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.43, 786.44 and 280.92 is: 421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.43 : 786.44 = 280.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.43/786.44 = 280.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.43x = 786.44 × 280.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.43x = 220,921.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,921.39/524.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.26

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