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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.87, 787.38 and 264.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.87, 787.38 and 264.86 is: 397.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.87 : 787.38 = 264.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.87/787.38 = 264.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.87x = 787.38 × 264.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.87x = 208,541.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,541.53/524.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.32

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