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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.29, 1,060.80 and 245.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.29, 1,060.80 and 245.37 is: 368.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.29 : 1,060.80 = 245.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.29/1,060.80 = 245.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.29x = 1,060.80 × 245.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.29x = 260,288.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,288.50/707.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.01

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