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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.31, 786.73 and 250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.31, 786.73 and 250.40 is: 375.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.31 : 786.73 = 250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.31/786.73 = 250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.31x = 786.73 × 250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.31x = 196,997.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,997.19/524.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.73

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