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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.53, 1,061.36 and 245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.53, 1,061.36 and 245.34 is: 368.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.53 : 1,061.36 = 245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.53/1,061.36 = 245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.53x = 1,061.36 × 245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.53x = 260,394.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,394.06/707.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.03

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