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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.05, 786.38 and 250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.05, 786.38 and 250.20 is: 375.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.05 : 786.38 = 250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.05/786.38 = 250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.05x = 786.38 × 250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.05x = 196,751.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,751.03/524.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.45

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