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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.76, 788.54 and 201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.76, 788.54 and 201.04 is: 301.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.76 : 788.54 = 201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.76/788.54 = 201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.76x = 788.54 × 201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.76x = 158,528.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,528.08/525.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.52

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