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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.38, 787.49 and 251.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.38, 787.49 and 251.06 is: 376.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.38 : 787.49 = 251.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.38/787.49 = 251.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.38x = 787.49 × 251.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.38x = 197,707.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,707.24/525.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.31

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