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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524, 786.28 and 267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524, 786.28 and 267.52 is: 401.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524 : 786.28 = 267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524/786.28 = 267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524x = 786.28 × 267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524x = 210,345.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,345.63/524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.42

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