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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.22, 1,062.16 and 246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.22, 1,062.16 and 246.02 is: 368.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.22 : 1,062.16 = 246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.22/1,062.16 = 246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.22x = 1,062.16 × 246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.22x = 261,312.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,312.60/708.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.97

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