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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.81, 785.66 and 263.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.81, 785.66 and 263.71 is: 395.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.81 : 785.66 = 263.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.81/785.66 = 263.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.81x = 785.66 × 263.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.81x = 207,185.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,185.59/523.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.53

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