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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.02, 787.59 and 281.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.02, 787.59 and 281.75 is: 422.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.02 : 787.59 = 281.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.02/787.59 = 281.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.02x = 787.59 × 281.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.02x = 221,899.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,899.54/525.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.65

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