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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.71, 786.57 and 264.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.71, 786.57 and 264.34 is: 396.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.71 : 786.57 = 264.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.71/786.57 = 264.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.71x = 786.57 × 264.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.71x = 207,921.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,921.91/524.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.26

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