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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.65, 780.64 and 247.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.65, 780.64 and 247.14 is: 370.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.65 : 780.64 = 247.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.65/780.64 = 247.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.65x = 780.64 × 247.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.65x = 192,926.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,926.75/520.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.55

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