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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.68, 787.38 and 268.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.68, 787.38 and 268.36 is: 402.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.68 : 787.38 = 268.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.68/787.38 = 268.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.68x = 787.38 × 268.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.68x = 211,301.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,301.30/524.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.72

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