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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.18, 788.13 and 268.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.18, 788.13 and 268.86 is: 403.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.18 : 788.13 = 268.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.18/788.13 = 268.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.18x = 788.13 × 268.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.18x = 211,896.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,896.63/525.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.47

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