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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.90, 787.92 and 281.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.90, 787.92 and 281.67 is: 422.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.90 : 787.92 = 281.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.90/787.92 = 281.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.90x = 787.92 × 281.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.90x = 221,933.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,933.43/525.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.01

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