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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.15, 788.18 and 281.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.15, 788.18 and 281.85 is: 423.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.15 : 788.18 = 281.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.15/788.18 = 281.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.15x = 788.18 × 281.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.15x = 222,147.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,147.12/525.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.02

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