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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.20, 1,062.42 and 246.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.20, 1,062.42 and 246.26 is: 369.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.20 : 1,062.42 = 246.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.20/1,062.42 = 246.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.20x = 1,062.42 × 246.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.20x = 261,625.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,625.01/708.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.42

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