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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.77, 788.73 and 251.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.77, 788.73 and 251.81 is: 377.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.77 : 788.73 = 251.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.77/788.73 = 251.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.77x = 788.73 × 251.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.77x = 198,610.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,610.10/525.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.75

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