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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.65, 787.04 and 268.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.65, 787.04 and 268.61 is: 402.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.65 : 787.04 = 268.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.65/787.04 = 268.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.65x = 787.04 × 268.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.65x = 211,405.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,405.47/525.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.18

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