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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.01, 1,065.49 and 271.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.01, 1,065.49 and 271.67 is: 407.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.01 : 1,065.49 = 271.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.01/1,065.49 = 271.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.01x = 1,065.49 × 271.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.01x = 289,455.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,455.66/710.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.68

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