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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.43, 787.92 and 265.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.43, 787.92 and 265.27 is: 397.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.43 : 787.92 = 265.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.43/787.92 = 265.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.43x = 787.92 × 265.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.43x = 209,011.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,011.54/525.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.79

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