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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.35, 788.64 and 282.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.35, 788.64 and 282.35 is: 423.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.35 : 788.64 = 282.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.35/788.64 = 282.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.35x = 788.64 × 282.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.35x = 222,673.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,673.42/525.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.86

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