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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.24, 1,065.45 and 248.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.24, 1,065.45 and 248.29 is: 372.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.24 : 1,065.45 = 248.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.24/1,065.45 = 248.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.24x = 1,065.45 × 248.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.24x = 264,541.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,541.84/710.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.47

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