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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.82, 788.94 and 252.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.82, 788.94 and 252.04 is: 378.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.82 : 788.94 = 252.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.82/788.94 = 252.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.82x = 788.94 × 252.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.82x = 198,844.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,844.44/525.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.16

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