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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.71, 787.97 and 265.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.71, 787.97 and 265.46 is: 397.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.71 : 787.97 = 265.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.71/787.97 = 265.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.71x = 787.97 × 265.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.71x = 209,169.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,169.25/525.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.88

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