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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.11, 782.10 and 247.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.11, 782.10 and 247.39 is: 371.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.11 : 782.10 = 247.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.11/782.10 = 247.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.11x = 782.10 × 247.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.11x = 193,483.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,483.72/521.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.29

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