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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.09, 786.54 and 251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.09, 786.54 and 251.40 is: 376.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.09 : 786.54 = 251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.09/786.54 = 251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.09x = 786.54 × 251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.09x = 197,736.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,736.16/525.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.58

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