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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.63, 782.71 and 265.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.63, 782.71 and 265.13 is: 397.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.63 : 782.71 = 265.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.63/782.71 = 265.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.63x = 782.71 × 265.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.63x = 207,515.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,515.33/521.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.82

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