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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.78, 781.40 and 247.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.78, 781.40 and 247.07 is: 370.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.78 : 781.40 = 247.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.78/781.40 = 247.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.78x = 781.40 × 247.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.78x = 193,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,055.36/520.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.70

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