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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.98, 789.30 and 281.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.98, 789.30 and 281.98 is: 423.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.98 : 789.30 = 281.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.98/789.30 = 281.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.98x = 789.30 × 281.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.98x = 222,566.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,566.81/524.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.95

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