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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.41, 788.45 and 278.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.41, 788.45 and 278.84 is: 418.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.41 : 788.45 = 278.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.41/788.45 = 278.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.41x = 788.45 × 278.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.41x = 219,851.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,851.40/525.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.44

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