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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.74, 788.58 and 282.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.74, 788.58 and 282.74 is: 424.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.74 : 788.58 = 282.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.74/788.58 = 282.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.74x = 788.58 × 282.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.74x = 222,959.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,959.17/525.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.09

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