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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.46, 789.31 and 252.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.46, 789.31 and 252.34 is: 378.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.46 : 789.31 = 252.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.46/789.31 = 252.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.46x = 789.31 × 252.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.46x = 199,174.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,174.49/526.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.33

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