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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.92, 788.56 and 281.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.92, 788.56 and 281.84 is: 422.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.92 : 788.56 = 281.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.92/788.56 = 281.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.92x = 788.56 × 281.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.92x = 222,247.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,247.75/525.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.59

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