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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.28, 1,060.71 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.28, 1,060.71 and 245.04 is: 367.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.28 : 1,060.71 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.28/1,060.71 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.28x = 1,060.71 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.28x = 259,911.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,911.07/707.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.48

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