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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.25, 783.65 and 265.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.25, 783.65 and 265.75 is: 398.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.25 : 783.65 = 265.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.25/783.65 = 265.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.25x = 783.65 × 265.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.25x = 208,253.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,253.66/522.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.76

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