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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.14, 761.09 and 247.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.14, 761.09 and 247.10 is: 370.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.14 : 761.09 = 247.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.14/761.09 = 247.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.14x = 761.09 × 247.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.14x = 188,060.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,060.30/507.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.83

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