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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.02, 759.43 and 246.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.02, 759.43 and 246.47 is: 369.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.02 : 759.43 = 246.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.02/759.43 = 246.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.02x = 759.43 × 246.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.02x = 187,178.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,178.46/507.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.17

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