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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.11, 786.76 and 250.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.11, 786.76 and 250.83 is: 375.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.11 : 786.76 = 250.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.11/786.76 = 250.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.11x = 786.76 × 250.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.11x = 197,337.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,337.82/525.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.80

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