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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.47, 786.17 and 280.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.47, 786.17 and 280.93 is: 421.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.47 : 786.17 = 280.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.47/786.17 = 280.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.47x = 786.17 × 280.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.47x = 220,857.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,857.33/524.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.11

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