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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.40, 760.51 and 247.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.40, 760.51 and 247.05 is: 370.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.40 : 760.51 = 247.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.40/760.51 = 247.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.40x = 760.51 × 247.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.40x = 187,884.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,884.00/507.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.29

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