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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.69, 788.04 and 281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.69, 788.04 and 281.70 is: 422.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.69 : 788.04 = 281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.69/788.04 = 281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.69x = 788.04 × 281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.69x = 221,990.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,990.87/525.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.28

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