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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.63, 789.75 and 280.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.63, 789.75 and 280.49 is: 419.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.63 : 789.75 = 280.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.63/789.75 = 280.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.63x = 789.75 × 280.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.63x = 221,516.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,516.98/527.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.83

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