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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.32, 787.54 and 251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.32, 787.54 and 251.74 is: 377.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.32 : 787.54 = 251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.32/787.54 = 251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.32x = 787.54 × 251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.32x = 198,255.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,255.32/525.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.40

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