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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.54, 784.76 and 266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.54, 784.76 and 266.50 is: 399.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.54 : 784.76 = 266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.54/784.76 = 266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.54x = 784.76 × 266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.54x = 209,138.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,138.54/523.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.47

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