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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.99, 789.97 and 252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.99, 789.97 and 252.92 is: 379.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.99 : 789.97 = 252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.99/789.97 = 252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.99x = 789.97 × 252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.99x = 199,801.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,801.03/526.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.14

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