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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.18, 785.01 and 266.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.18, 785.01 and 266.86 is: 400.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.18 : 785.01 = 266.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.18/785.01 = 266.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.18x = 785.01 × 266.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.18x = 209,487.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,487.77/523.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.41

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