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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.18, 787.52 and 250.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.18, 787.52 and 250.76 is: 376.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.18 : 787.52 = 250.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.18/787.52 = 250.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.18x = 787.52 × 250.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.18x = 197,478.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,478.52/525.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.02

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