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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.84, 789.12 and 252.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.84, 789.12 and 252.12 is: 378.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.84 : 789.12 = 252.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.84/789.12 = 252.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.84x = 789.12 × 252.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.84x = 198,952.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,952.93/525.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.35

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