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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.68, 788.54 and 268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.68, 788.54 and 268.88 is: 403.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.68 : 788.54 = 268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.68/788.54 = 268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.68x = 788.54 × 268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.68x = 212,022.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,022.64/525.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.33

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