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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.38, 788.30 and 265.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.38, 788.30 and 265.34 is: 398.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.38 : 788.30 = 265.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.38/788.30 = 265.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.38x = 788.30 × 265.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.38x = 209,167.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,167.52/525.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.13

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