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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.75, 787.07 and 264.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.75, 787.07 and 264.65 is: 396.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.75 : 787.07 = 264.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.75/787.07 = 264.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.75x = 787.07 × 264.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.75x = 208,294.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,294.80/524.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.94

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