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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.14, 786.65 and 264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.14, 786.65 and 264.78 is: 396.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.14 : 786.65 = 264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.14/786.65 = 264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.14x = 786.65 × 264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.14x = 208,289.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,289.35/525.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.63

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