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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.81, 761.31 and 247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.81, 761.31 and 247.86 is: 371.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.81 : 761.31 = 247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.81/761.31 = 247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.81x = 761.31 × 247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.81x = 188,698.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,698.30/507.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.59

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