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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.19, 788.13 and 281.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.19, 788.13 and 281.89 is: 423.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.19 : 788.13 = 281.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.19/788.13 = 281.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.19x = 788.13 × 281.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.19x = 222,165.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,165.97/525.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.02

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