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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.06, 788.88 and 252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.06, 788.88 and 252.28 is: 378.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.06 : 788.88 = 252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.06/788.88 = 252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.06x = 788.88 × 252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.06x = 199,014.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,014.70/526.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.32

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