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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.44, 782.43 and 264.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.44, 782.43 and 264.94 is: 397.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.44 : 782.43 = 264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.44/782.43 = 264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.44x = 782.43 × 264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.44x = 207,294.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,294.05/521.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.54

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