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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.76, 788 and 265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.76, 788 and 265.76 is: 398.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.76 : 788 = 265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.76/788 = 265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.76x = 788 × 265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.76x = 209,418.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,418.88/525.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.32

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