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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.85, 788.94 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.85, 788.94 and 251.96 is: 378.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.85 : 788.94 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.85/788.94 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.85x = 788.94 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.85x = 198,780.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,780.97/525.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.02

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