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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.82, 786.80 and 264.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.82, 786.80 and 264.68 is: 396.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.82 : 786.80 = 264.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.82/786.80 = 264.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.82x = 786.80 × 264.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.82x = 208,250.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,250.22/524.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.80

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