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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.98, 788.72 and 266.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.98, 788.72 and 266.07 is: 398.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.98 : 788.72 = 266.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.98/788.72 = 266.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.98x = 788.72 × 266.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.98x = 209,854.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,854.73/525.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.98

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