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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.95, 786.03 and 263.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.95, 786.03 and 263.74 is: 395.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.95 : 786.03 = 263.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.95/786.03 = 263.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.95x = 786.03 × 263.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.95x = 207,307.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,307.55/523.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.66

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