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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.66, 781.97 and 247.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.66, 781.97 and 247.78 is: 371.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.66 : 781.97 = 247.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.66/781.97 = 247.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.66x = 781.97 × 247.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.66x = 193,756.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,756.53/521.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.42

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