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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.94, 787.42 and 265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.94, 787.42 and 265.08 is: 397.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.94 : 787.42 = 265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.94/787.42 = 265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.94x = 787.42 × 265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.94x = 208,729.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,729.29/524.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.63

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