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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.05, 785.84 and 263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.05, 785.84 and 263.88 is: 395.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.05 : 785.84 = 263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.05/785.84 = 263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.05x = 785.84 × 263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.05x = 207,366.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,366.14/524.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.70

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