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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.39, 788.10 and 281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.39, 788.10 and 281.80 is: 422.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.39 : 788.10 = 281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.39/788.10 = 281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.39x = 788.10 × 281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.39x = 222,086.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,086.58/525.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.71

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