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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.14, 787.17 and 251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.14, 787.17 and 251 is: 376.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.14 : 787.17 = 251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.14/787.17 = 251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.14x = 787.17 × 251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.14x = 197,579.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,579.67/525.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.24

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