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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.07, 788.77 and 265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.07, 788.77 and 265.76 is: 398.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.07 : 788.77 = 265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.07/788.77 = 265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.07x = 788.77 × 265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.07x = 209,623.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,623.52/526.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.47

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