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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.59, 787.49 and 281.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.59, 787.49 and 281.59 is: 422.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.59 : 787.49 = 281.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.59/787.49 = 281.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.59x = 787.49 × 281.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.59x = 221,745.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,745.37/524.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.71

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