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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.85, 787.40 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.85, 787.40 and 264.75 is: 397.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.85 : 787.40 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.85/787.40 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.85x = 787.40 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.85x = 208,464.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,464.15/524.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.19

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