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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.01, 788.88 and 252.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.01, 788.88 and 252.05 is: 378.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.01 : 788.88 = 252.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.01/788.88 = 252.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.01x = 788.88 × 252.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.01x = 198,837.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,837.20/526.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.01

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