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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.88, 789 and 282.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.88, 789 and 282.58 is: 423.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.88 : 789 = 282.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.88/789 = 282.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.88x = 789 × 282.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.88x = 222,955.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,955.62/525.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.97

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