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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.01, 786.01 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.01, 786.01 and 250.29 is: 375.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.01 : 786.01 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.01/786.01 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.01x = 786.01 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.01x = 196,729.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,729.19/524.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.43

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