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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.99, 791.15 and 281.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.99, 791.15 and 281.13 is: 421.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.99 : 791.15 = 281.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.99/791.15 = 281.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.99x = 791.15 × 281.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.99x = 222,415.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,415.83/527.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.25

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