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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.33, 787.88 and 265.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.33, 787.88 and 265.25 is: 397.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.33 : 787.88 = 265.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.33/787.88 = 265.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.33x = 787.88 × 265.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.33x = 208,985.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,985.81/525.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.82

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