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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.61, 1,063.07 and 246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.61, 1,063.07 and 246.27 is: 369.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.61 : 1,063.07 = 246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.61/1,063.07 = 246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.61x = 1,063.07 × 246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.61x = 261,802.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,802.25/708.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.46

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