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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.02, 761.36 and 247.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.02, 761.36 and 247.67 is: 371.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.02 : 761.36 = 247.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.02/761.36 = 247.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.02x = 761.36 × 247.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.02x = 188,564.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,564.77/508.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.18

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