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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.96, 791.12 and 280.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.96, 791.12 and 280.45 is: 421.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.96 : 791.12 = 280.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.96/791.12 = 280.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.96x = 791.12 × 280.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.96x = 221,869.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,869.60/526.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.04

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