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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.64, 787.12 and 251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.64, 787.12 and 251.04 is: 376.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.64 : 787.12 = 251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.64/787.12 = 251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.64x = 787.12 × 251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.64x = 197,598.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,598.60/524.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.64

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