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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.82, 787.50 and 278.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.82, 787.50 and 278.04 is: 417.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.82 : 787.50 = 278.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.82/787.50 = 278.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.82x = 787.50 × 278.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.82x = 218,956.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,956.50/524.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.20

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