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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.87, 787.61 and 252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.87, 787.61 and 252.16 is: 377.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.87 : 787.61 = 252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.87/787.61 = 252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.87x = 787.61 × 252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.87x = 198,603.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,603.74/525.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.67

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