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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.70, 784.35 and 266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.70, 784.35 and 266.90 is: 399.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.70 : 784.35 = 266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.70/784.35 = 266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.70x = 784.35 × 266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.70x = 209,343.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,343.02/523.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.74

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