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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.67, 787.14 and 281.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.67, 787.14 and 281.13 is: 421.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.67 : 787.14 = 281.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.67/787.14 = 281.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.67x = 787.14 × 281.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.67x = 221,288.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,288.67/524.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.77

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