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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.44, 787.02 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.44, 787.02 and 268.12 is: 402.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.44 : 787.02 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.44/787.02 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.44x = 787.02 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.44x = 211,015.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,015.80/524.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.36

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