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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.22, 782.09 and 247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.22, 782.09 and 247.24 is: 370.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.22 : 782.09 = 247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.22/782.09 = 247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.22x = 782.09 × 247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.22x = 193,363.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,363.93/521.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.98

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