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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.73, 787.11 and 250.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.73, 787.11 and 250.95 is: 376.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.73 : 787.11 = 250.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.73/787.11 = 250.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.73x = 787.11 × 250.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.73x = 197,525.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,525.25/524.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.43

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