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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.31, 1,063.62 and 246.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.31, 1,063.62 and 246.93 is: 370.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.31 : 1,063.62 = 246.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.31/1,063.62 = 246.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.31x = 1,063.62 × 246.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.31x = 262,635.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,635.70/709.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.27

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