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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.74, 787.80 and 251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.74, 787.80 and 251.56 is: 376.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.74 : 787.80 = 251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.74/787.80 = 251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.74x = 787.80 × 251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.74x = 198,175.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,175.76/525.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.95

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