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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.96, 789.21 and 251.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.96, 789.21 and 251.73 is: 377.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.96 : 789.21 = 251.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.96/789.21 = 251.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.96x = 789.21 × 251.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.96x = 198,667.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,667.83/525.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.72

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