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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.40, 1,062.33 and 246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.40, 1,062.33 and 246.16 is: 369.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.40 : 1,062.33 = 246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.40/1,062.33 = 246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.40x = 1,062.33 × 246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.40x = 261,503.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,503.15/708.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.15

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