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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.84, 780.99 and 247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.84, 780.99 and 247 is: 370.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.84 : 780.99 = 247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.84/780.99 = 247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.84x = 780.99 × 247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.84x = 192,904.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,904.53/520.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.37

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