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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.03, 787.54 and 251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.03, 787.54 and 251.14 is: 376.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.03 : 787.54 = 251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.03/787.54 = 251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.03x = 787.54 × 251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.03x = 197,782.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,782.80/525.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.71

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