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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.04, 787.01 and 281.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.04, 787.01 and 281.50 is: 421.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.04 : 787.01 = 281.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.04/787.01 = 281.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.04x = 787.01 × 281.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.04x = 221,537.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,537.97/525.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.95

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