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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.25, 1,065.32 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.25, 1,065.32 and 241.68 is: 362.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.25 : 1,065.32 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.25/1,065.32 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.25x = 1,065.32 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.25x = 257,470.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,470.23/710.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.51

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