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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.90, 781.62 and 247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.90, 781.62 and 247.12 is: 370.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.90 : 781.62 = 247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.90/781.62 = 247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.90x = 781.62 × 247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.90x = 193,153.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,153.93/520.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.81

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