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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.33, 760.68 and 247.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.33, 760.68 and 247.41 is: 370.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.33 : 760.68 = 247.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.33/760.68 = 247.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.33x = 760.68 × 247.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.33x = 188,199.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,199.84/507.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.96

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