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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.82, 789.55 and 252.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.82, 789.55 and 252.50 is: 378.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.82 : 789.55 = 252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.82/789.55 = 252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.82x = 789.55 × 252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.82x = 199,356.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,356.80/526.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.42

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