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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.72, 786.57 and 277.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.72, 786.57 and 277.86 is: 416.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.72 : 786.57 = 277.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.72/786.57 = 277.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.72x = 786.57 × 277.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.72x = 218,556.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,556.34/524.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.52

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