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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.87, 788.91 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.87, 788.91 and 251.88 is: 377.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.87 : 788.91 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.87/788.91 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.87x = 788.91 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.87x = 198,710.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,710.65/525.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.87

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