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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.64, 789.24 and 252.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.64, 789.24 and 252.06 is: 377.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.64 : 789.24 = 252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.64/789.24 = 252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.64x = 789.24 × 252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.64x = 198,935.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,935.83/526.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.75

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