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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.30, 787.95 and 251.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.30, 787.95 and 251.33 is: 376.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.30 : 787.95 = 251.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.30/787.95 = 251.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.30x = 787.95 × 251.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.30x = 198,030.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,030.28/525.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.99

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