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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.26, 788.18 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.26, 788.18 and 247.56 is: 371.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.26 : 788.18 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.26/788.18 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.26x = 788.18 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.26x = 195,121.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,121.84/525.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.48

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