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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.12, 789.03 and 251.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.12, 789.03 and 251.67 is: 377.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.12 : 789.03 = 251.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.12/789.03 = 251.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.12x = 789.03 × 251.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.12x = 198,575.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,575.18/526.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.43

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