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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.21, 788.96 and 265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.21, 788.96 and 265.82 is: 398.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.21 : 788.96 = 265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.21/788.96 = 265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.21x = 788.96 × 265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.21x = 209,718.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,718.07/526.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.55

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