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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.59, 761.83 and 247.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.59, 761.83 and 247.78 is: 371.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.59 : 761.83 = 247.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.59/761.83 = 247.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.59x = 761.83 × 247.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.59x = 188,766.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,766.57/507.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.89

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