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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.28, 786.54 and 281.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.28, 786.54 and 281.92 is: 422.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.28 : 786.54 = 281.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.28/786.54 = 281.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.28x = 786.54 × 281.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.28x = 221,741.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,741.36/525.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.14

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