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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.95, 785.79 and 281.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.95, 785.79 and 281.14 is: 420.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.95 : 785.79 = 281.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.95/785.79 = 281.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.95x = 785.79 × 281.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.95x = 220,917.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,917.00/524.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.83

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