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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.78, 782.81 and 247.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.78, 782.81 and 247.49 is: 371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.78 : 782.81 = 247.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.78/782.81 = 247.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.78x = 782.81 × 247.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.78x = 193,737.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,737.75/521.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.31

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