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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.18, 789.07 and 252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.18, 789.07 and 252.40 is: 378.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.18 : 789.07 = 252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.18/789.07 = 252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.18x = 789.07 × 252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.18x = 199,161.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,161.27/526.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.50

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