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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.64, 788.12 and 251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.64, 788.12 and 251.60 is: 377.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.64 : 788.12 = 251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.64/788.12 = 251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.64x = 788.12 × 251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.64x = 198,290.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,290.99/525.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.24

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