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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.91, 783.14 and 247.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.91, 783.14 and 247.95 is: 372.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.91 : 783.14 = 247.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.91/783.14 = 247.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.91x = 783.14 × 247.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.91x = 194,178.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,178.32/521.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.05

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