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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.30, 786.66 and 250.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.30, 786.66 and 250.62 is: 376.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.30 : 786.66 = 250.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.30/786.66 = 250.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.30x = 786.66 × 250.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.30x = 197,152.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,152.73/524.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.03

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