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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.52, 782.28 and 265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.52, 782.28 and 265.04 is: 397.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.52 : 782.28 = 265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.52/782.28 = 265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.52x = 782.28 × 265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.52x = 207,335.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,335.49/521.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.56

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