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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.59, 761.37 and 247.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.59, 761.37 and 247.61 is: 371.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.59 : 761.37 = 247.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.59/761.37 = 247.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.59x = 761.37 × 247.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.59x = 188,522.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,522.83/507.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.41

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