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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.98, 787.34 and 251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.98, 787.34 and 251 is: 376.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.98 : 787.34 = 251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.98/787.34 = 251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.98x = 787.34 × 251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.98x = 197,621.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,621.09/524.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.44

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