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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.11, 787.64 and 282.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.11, 787.64 and 282.11 is: 423.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.11 : 787.64 = 282.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.11/787.64 = 282.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.11x = 787.64 × 282.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.11x = 222,201.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,201.12/525.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.15

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