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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.54, 788.35 and 250.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.54, 788.35 and 250.89 is: 376.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.54 : 788.35 = 250.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.54/788.35 = 250.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.54x = 788.35 × 250.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.54x = 197,789.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,789.13/525.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.35

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