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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.09, 787.02 and 281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.09, 787.02 and 281.80 is: 422.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.09 : 787.02 = 281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.09/787.02 = 281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.09x = 787.02 × 281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.09x = 221,782.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,782.24/525.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.37

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