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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.31, 1,065.06 and 248.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.31, 1,065.06 and 248.03 is: 371.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.31 : 1,065.06 = 248.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.31/1,065.06 = 248.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.31x = 1,065.06 × 248.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.31x = 264,161.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,161.51/710.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.90

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