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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.05, 761.06 and 247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.05, 761.06 and 247.20 is: 371.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.05 : 761.06 = 247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.05/761.06 = 247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.05x = 761.06 × 247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.05x = 188,134.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,134.03/507.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.04

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