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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.02, 783.86 and 262.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.02, 783.86 and 262.76 is: 393.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.02 : 783.86 = 262.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.02/783.86 = 262.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.02x = 783.86 × 262.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.02x = 205,967.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,967.36/523.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.80

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