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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.48, 788.22 and 251.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.48, 788.22 and 251.51 is: 377.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.48 : 788.22 = 251.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.48/788.22 = 251.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.48x = 788.22 × 251.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.48x = 198,241.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,241.27/525.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.26

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