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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.44, 782.18 and 247.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.44, 782.18 and 247.39 is: 371.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.44 : 782.18 = 247.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.44/782.18 = 247.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.44x = 782.18 × 247.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.44x = 193,498.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,498.36/521.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.09

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