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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.81, 788.77 and 251.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.81, 788.77 and 251.98 is: 377.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.81 : 788.77 = 251.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.81/788.77 = 251.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.81x = 788.77 × 251.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.81x = 198,751.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,751.90/525.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.99

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