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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.85, 781.52 and 247.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.85, 781.52 and 247.02 is: 370.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.85 : 781.52 = 247.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.85/781.52 = 247.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.85x = 781.52 × 247.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.85x = 193,049.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,049.84/520.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.65

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