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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.79, 786.92 and 281.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.79, 786.92 and 281.43 is: 422.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.79 : 786.92 = 281.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.79/786.92 = 281.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.79x = 786.92 × 281.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.79x = 221,461.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,461.49/524.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.00

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