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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.06, 1,065.02 and 247.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.06, 1,065.02 and 247.73 is: 371.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.06 : 1,065.02 = 247.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.06/1,065.02 = 247.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.06x = 1,065.02 × 247.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.06x = 263,830.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,830.84/710.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.56

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