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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.64, 786.33 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.64, 786.33 and 250.14 is: 374.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.64 : 786.33 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.64/786.33 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.64x = 786.33 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.64x = 196,692.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,692.59/524.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.91

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