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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.09, 786.11 and 250.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.09, 786.11 and 250.38 is: 375.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.09 : 786.11 = 250.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.09/786.11 = 250.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.09x = 786.11 × 250.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.09x = 196,822.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,822.29/524.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.55

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