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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.98, 781.68 and 247.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.98, 781.68 and 247.08 is: 370.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.98 : 781.68 = 247.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.98/781.68 = 247.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.98x = 781.68 × 247.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.98x = 193,137.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,137.49/520.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.72

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