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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.76, 789.75 and 252.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.76, 789.75 and 252.69 is: 378.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.76 : 789.75 = 252.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.76/789.75 = 252.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.76x = 789.75 × 252.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.76x = 199,561.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,561.93/526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.85

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