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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.44, 787.94 and 281.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.44, 787.94 and 281.92 is: 422.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.44 : 787.94 = 281.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.44/787.94 = 281.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.44x = 787.94 × 281.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.44x = 222,130.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,130.70/525.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.76

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