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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.93, 787.40 and 281.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.93, 787.40 and 281.93 is: 422.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.93 : 787.40 = 281.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.93/787.40 = 281.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.93x = 787.40 × 281.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.93x = 221,991.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,991.03/524.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.90

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