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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.73, 785.70 and 263.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.73, 785.70 and 263.74 is: 395.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.73 : 785.70 = 263.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.73/785.70 = 263.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.73x = 785.70 × 263.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.73x = 207,220.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,220.03/523.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.66

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