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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.60, 1,062.77 and 246.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.60, 1,062.77 and 246.41 is: 369.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.60 : 1,062.77 = 246.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.60/1,062.77 = 246.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.60x = 1,062.77 × 246.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.60x = 261,870.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,870.61/708.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.56

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