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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.47, 789.89 and 252.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.47, 789.89 and 252.56 is: 378.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.47 : 789.89 = 252.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.47/789.89 = 252.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.47x = 789.89 × 252.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.47x = 199,489.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,489.41/526.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.92

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