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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.64, 782.26 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.64, 782.26 and 247.52 is: 371.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.64 : 782.26 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.64/782.26 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.64x = 782.26 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.64x = 193,626.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,626.33/521.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.19

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