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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.54, 788.52 and 251.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.54, 788.52 and 251.86 is: 377.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.54 : 788.52 = 251.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.54/788.52 = 251.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.54x = 788.52 × 251.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.54x = 198,596.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,596.65/525.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.89

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