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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.91, 788.37 and 251.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.91, 788.37 and 251.86 is: 377.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.91 : 788.37 = 251.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.91/788.37 = 251.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.91x = 788.37 × 251.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.91x = 198,558.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,558.87/525.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.55

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