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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.04, 760.38 and 247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.04, 760.38 and 247.04 is: 370.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.04 : 760.38 = 247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.04/760.38 = 247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.04x = 760.38 × 247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.04x = 187,844.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,844.28/507.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.47

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