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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.59, 788.55 and 265.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.59, 788.55 and 265.47 is: 398.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.59 : 788.55 = 265.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.59/788.55 = 265.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.59x = 788.55 × 265.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.59x = 209,336.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,336.37/525.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.29

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