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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.43, 786.08 and 263.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.43, 786.08 and 263.81 is: 395.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.43 : 786.08 = 263.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.43/786.08 = 263.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.43x = 786.08 × 263.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.43x = 207,370.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,370.52/524.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.42

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