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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.17, 756.51 and 247.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.17, 756.51 and 247.67 is: 371.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.17 : 756.51 = 247.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.17/756.51 = 247.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.17x = 756.51 × 247.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.17x = 187,364.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,364.83/504.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.63

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