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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.46, 786.81 and 263.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.46, 786.81 and 263.81 is: 395.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.46 : 786.81 = 263.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.46/786.81 = 263.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.46x = 786.81 × 263.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.46x = 207,568.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,568.35/524.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.78

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