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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.99, 789.26 and 282.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.99, 789.26 and 282.50 is: 423.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.99 : 789.26 = 282.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.99/789.26 = 282.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.99x = 789.26 × 282.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.99x = 222,965.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,965.95/525.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.90

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