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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.21, 787.94 and 281.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.21, 787.94 and 281.97 is: 423.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.21 : 787.94 = 281.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.21/787.94 = 281.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.21x = 787.94 × 281.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.21x = 222,174.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,174.03/525.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.02

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