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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.12, 787.20 and 268.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.12, 787.20 and 268.60 is: 402.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.12 : 787.20 = 268.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.12/787.20 = 268.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.12x = 787.20 × 268.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.12x = 211,441.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,441.92/525.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.65

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