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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.97, 788.68 and 237.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.97, 788.68 and 237.25 is: 355.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.97 : 788.68 = 237.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.97/788.68 = 237.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.97x = 788.68 × 237.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.97x = 187,114.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,114.33/525.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.75

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