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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.45, 760.32 and 247.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.45, 760.32 and 247.38 is: 370.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.45 : 760.32 = 247.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.45/760.32 = 247.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.45x = 760.32 × 247.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.45x = 188,087.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,087.96/507.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.65

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