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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.46, 783.63 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.46, 783.63 and 265.14 is: 398.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.46 : 783.63 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.46/783.63 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.46x = 783.63 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.46x = 207,771.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,771.66/521.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.44

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