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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.41, 787.52 and 247.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.41, 787.52 and 247.47 is: 370.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.41 : 787.52 = 247.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.41/787.52 = 247.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.41x = 787.52 × 247.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.41x = 194,886.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,886.34/525.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.93

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