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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.83, 788.85 and 265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.83, 788.85 and 265.82 is: 398.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.83 : 788.85 = 265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.83/788.85 = 265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.83x = 788.85 × 265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.83x = 209,688.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,688.16/525.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.78

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