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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.24, 787.62 and 281.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.24, 787.62 and 281.56 is: 422.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.24 : 787.62 = 281.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.24/787.62 = 281.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.24x = 787.62 × 281.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.24x = 221,762.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,762.29/525.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.21

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