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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.84, 787.03 and 264.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.84, 787.03 and 264.83 is: 397.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.84 : 787.03 = 264.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.84/787.03 = 264.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.84x = 787.03 × 264.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.84x = 208,430.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,430.46/524.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.13

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