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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.16, 781.19 and 247.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.16, 781.19 and 247.05 is: 370.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.16 : 781.19 = 247.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.16/781.19 = 247.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.16x = 781.19 × 247.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.16x = 192,991.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,991.75/521.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.31

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