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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.73, 761.74 and 247.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.73, 761.74 and 247.69 is: 371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.73 : 761.74 = 247.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.73/761.74 = 247.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.73x = 761.74 × 247.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.73x = 188,671.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,671.57/507.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.60

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