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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.74, 782.31 and 247.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.74, 782.31 and 247.57 is: 371.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.74 : 782.31 = 247.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.74/782.31 = 247.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.74x = 782.31 × 247.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.74x = 193,676.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,676.49/521.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.21

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