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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526, 788.32 and 251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526, 788.32 and 251.52 is: 376.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526 : 788.32 = 251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526/788.32 = 251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526x = 788.32 × 251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526x = 198,278.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,278.25/526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.95

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