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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.71, 788.40 and 278.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.71, 788.40 and 278.77 is: 418.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.71 : 788.40 = 278.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.71/788.40 = 278.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.71x = 788.40 × 278.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.71x = 219,782.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,782.21/525.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.07

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