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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.67, 787.23 and 250.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.67, 787.23 and 250.76 is: 376.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.67 : 787.23 = 250.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.67/787.23 = 250.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.67x = 787.23 × 250.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.67x = 197,401.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,401.86/524.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.24

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