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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.63, 788.72 and 269.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.63, 788.72 and 269.13 is: 403.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.63 : 788.72 = 269.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.63/788.72 = 269.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.63x = 788.72 × 269.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.63x = 212,268.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,268.21/525.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.84

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