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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.24, 787.86 and 281.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.24, 787.86 and 281.64 is: 422.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.24 : 787.86 = 281.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.24/787.86 = 281.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.24x = 787.86 × 281.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.24x = 221,892.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,892.89/525.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.46

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