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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.96, 789.06 and 282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.96, 789.06 and 282.72 is: 424.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.96 : 789.06 = 282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.96/789.06 = 282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.96x = 789.06 × 282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.96x = 223,083.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,083.04/525.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.14

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