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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.58, 787.14 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.58, 787.14 and 268.08 is: 402.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.58 : 787.14 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.58/787.14 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.58x = 787.14 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.58x = 211,016.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,016.49/524.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.26

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