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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.92, 788.94 and 252.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.92, 788.94 and 252.02 is: 378.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.92 : 788.94 = 252.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.92/788.94 = 252.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.92x = 788.94 × 252.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.92x = 198,828.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,828.66/525.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.06

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