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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.96, 789.62 and 279.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.96, 789.62 and 279.45 is: 419.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.96 : 789.62 = 279.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.96/789.62 = 279.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.96x = 789.62 × 279.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.96x = 220,657.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,657.91/525.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.53

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