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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.13, 785.73 and 263.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.13, 785.73 and 263.75 is: 395.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.13 : 785.73 = 263.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.13/785.73 = 263.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.13x = 785.73 × 263.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.13x = 207,238.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,238.25/524.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.39

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