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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.16, 788.44 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.16, 788.44 and 265.44 is: 397.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.16 : 788.44 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.16/788.44 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.16x = 788.44 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.16x = 209,279.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,279.89/526.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.75

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