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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.48, 787.10 and 264.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.48, 787.10 and 264.41 is: 396.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.48 : 787.10 = 264.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.48/787.10 = 264.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.48x = 787.10 × 264.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.48x = 208,111.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,111.85/524.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.80

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