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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.36, 761.16 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.36, 761.16 and 247.32 is: 371.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.36 : 761.16 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.36/761.16 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.36x = 761.16 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.36x = 188,250.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,250.09/507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.04

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