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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.91, 786.99 and 247.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.91, 786.99 and 247.29 is: 370.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.91 : 786.99 = 247.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.91/786.99 = 247.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.91x = 786.99 × 247.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.91x = 194,612.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,612.04/524.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.75

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