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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.34, 786.07 and 264.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.34, 786.07 and 264.03 is: 395.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.34 : 786.07 = 264.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.34/786.07 = 264.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.34x = 786.07 × 264.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.34x = 207,546.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,546.06/524.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.82

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