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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.74, 787.68 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.74, 787.68 and 251.46 is: 376.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.74 : 787.68 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.74/787.68 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.74x = 787.68 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.74x = 198,070.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,070.01/525.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.75

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