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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.68, 782.52 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.68, 782.52 and 265 is: 397.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.68 : 782.52 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.68/782.52 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.68x = 782.52 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.68x = 207,367.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,367.80/521.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.50

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