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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.18, 787.98 and 251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.18, 787.98 and 251.26 is: 376.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.18 : 787.98 = 251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.18/787.98 = 251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.18x = 787.98 × 251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.18x = 197,987.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,987.85/525.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.99

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