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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.48, 787.25 and 281.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.48, 787.25 and 281.21 is: 422.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.48 : 787.25 = 281.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.48/787.25 = 281.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.48x = 787.25 × 281.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.48x = 221,379.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,379.34/524.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.10

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