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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 791.75 and 250.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 791.75 and 250.26 is: 375.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 791.75 = 250.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/791.75 = 250.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 791.75 × 250.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 198,142.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,142.10/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.27

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