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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.88, 788.11 and 279.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.88, 788.11 and 279.02 is: 418.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.88 : 788.11 = 279.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.88/788.11 = 279.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.88x = 788.11 × 279.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.88x = 219,899.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,899.72/525.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.15

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