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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.87, 789.21 and 237.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.87, 789.21 and 237.51 is: 356.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.87 : 789.21 = 237.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.87/789.21 = 237.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.87x = 789.21 × 237.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.87x = 187,445.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,445.27/525.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.45

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