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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.06, 787.02 and 250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.06, 787.02 and 250.56 is: 375.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.06 : 787.02 = 250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.06/787.02 = 250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.06x = 787.02 × 250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.06x = 197,195.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,195.73/525.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.57

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