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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.18, 782.13 and 264.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.18, 782.13 and 264.86 is: 397.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.18 : 782.13 = 264.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.18/782.13 = 264.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.18x = 782.13 × 264.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.18x = 207,154.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,154.95/521.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.47

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