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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.90, 786.35 and 264.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.90, 786.35 and 264.59 is: 396.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.90 : 786.35 = 264.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.90/786.35 = 264.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.90x = 786.35 × 264.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.90x = 208,055.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,055.09/524.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.37

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