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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.76, 785.46 and 280.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.76, 785.46 and 280.54 is: 419.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.76 : 785.46 = 280.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.76/785.46 = 280.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.76x = 785.46 × 280.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.76x = 220,352.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,352.95/524.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.91

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