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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.60, 788.83 and 251.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.60, 788.83 and 251.86 is: 377.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.60 : 788.83 = 251.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.60/788.83 = 251.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.60x = 788.83 × 251.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.60x = 198,674.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,674.72/526.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.28

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