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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.85, 785.90 and 263.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.85, 785.90 and 263.75 is: 395.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.85 : 785.90 = 263.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.85/785.90 = 263.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.85x = 785.90 × 263.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.85x = 207,280.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,280.05/523.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.68

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