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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.57, 760.49 and 247.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.57, 760.49 and 247.22 is: 370.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.57 : 760.49 = 247.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.57/760.49 = 247.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.57x = 760.49 × 247.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.57x = 188,003.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,003.30/507.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.40

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