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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.68, 789 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.68, 789 and 251.96 is: 378.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.68 : 789 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.68/789 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.68x = 789 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.68x = 198,796.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,796.44/525.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.17

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