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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.67, 788.51 and 251.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.67, 788.51 and 251.61 is: 377.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.67 : 788.51 = 251.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.67/788.51 = 251.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.67x = 788.51 × 251.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.67x = 198,397.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,397.69/525.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.42

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