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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.52, 786.90 and 264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.52, 786.90 and 264.60 is: 396.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.52 : 786.90 = 264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.52/786.90 = 264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.52x = 786.90 × 264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.52x = 208,213.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,213.74/524.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.96

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