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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.61, 788.41 and 251.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.61, 788.41 and 251.64 is: 377.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.61 : 788.41 = 251.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.61/788.41 = 251.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.61x = 788.41 × 251.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.61x = 198,391.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,391.55/525.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.45

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