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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.08, 788.30 and 281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.08, 788.30 and 281.80 is: 423.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.08 : 788.30 = 281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.08/788.30 = 281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.08x = 788.30 × 281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.08x = 222,142.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,142.94/525.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.06

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