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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.18, 788.58 and 252.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.18, 788.58 and 252.22 is: 378.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.18 : 788.58 = 252.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.18/788.58 = 252.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.18x = 788.58 × 252.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.18x = 198,895.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,895.65/526.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.00

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