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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.38, 1,061.30 and 245.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.38, 1,061.30 and 245.27 is: 367.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.38 : 1,061.30 = 245.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.38/1,061.30 = 245.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.38x = 1,061.30 × 245.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.38x = 260,308.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,308.32/707.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.99

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