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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.94, 788.67 and 265.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.94, 788.67 and 265.78 is: 398.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.94 : 788.67 = 265.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.94/788.67 = 265.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.94x = 788.67 × 265.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.94x = 209,612.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,612.71/525.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.55

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