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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.72, 788.40 and 281.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.72, 788.40 and 281.36 is: 422.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.72 : 788.40 = 281.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.72/788.40 = 281.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.72x = 788.40 × 281.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.72x = 221,824.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,824.22/524.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.75

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