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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.27, 786.86 and 264.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.27, 786.86 and 264.50 is: 396.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.27 : 786.86 = 264.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.27/786.86 = 264.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.27x = 786.86 × 264.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.27x = 208,119.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,119.21/525.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.21

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