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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.26, 1,061.93 and 246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.26, 1,061.93 and 246 is: 368.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.26 : 1,061.93 = 246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.26/1,061.93 = 246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.26x = 1,061.93 × 246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.26x = 261,233.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,233.55/708.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.84

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