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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.98, 786.77 and 278.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.98, 786.77 and 278.13 is: 416.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.98 : 786.77 = 278.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.98/786.77 = 278.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.98x = 786.77 × 278.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.98x = 218,827.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,827.99/524.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.83

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