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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.82, 786.90 and 264.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.82, 786.90 and 264.51 is: 396.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.82 : 786.90 = 264.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.82/786.90 = 264.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.82x = 786.90 × 264.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.82x = 208,142.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,142.92/524.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.60

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