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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.94, 788.92 and 266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.94, 788.92 and 266.08 is: 399.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.94 : 788.92 = 266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.94/788.92 = 266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.94x = 788.92 × 266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.94x = 209,915.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,915.83/525.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.13

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