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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.19, 787.18 and 250.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.19, 787.18 and 250.91 is: 376.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.19 : 787.18 = 250.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.19/787.18 = 250.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.19x = 787.18 × 250.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.19x = 197,511.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,511.33/525.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.08

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