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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.04, 785.60 and 263.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.04, 785.60 and 263.57 is: 395.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.04 : 785.60 = 263.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.04/785.60 = 263.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.04x = 785.60 × 263.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.04x = 207,060.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,060.75/524.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.13

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