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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.01, 785.88 and 250.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.01, 785.88 and 250.05 is: 375.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.01 : 785.88 = 250.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.01/785.88 = 250.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.01x = 785.88 × 250.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.01x = 196,509.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,509.29/524.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.01

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