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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.29, 1,065.44 and 248.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.29, 1,065.44 and 248.07 is: 372.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.29 : 1,065.44 = 248.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.29/1,065.44 = 248.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.29x = 1,065.44 × 248.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.29x = 264,303.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,303.70/710.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.11

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