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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.97, 789.15 and 265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.97, 789.15 and 265.96 is: 399.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.97 : 789.15 = 265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.97/789.15 = 265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.97x = 789.15 × 265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.97x = 209,878.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,878.39/525.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.03

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