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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.34, 1,065.30 and 248.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.34, 1,065.30 and 248.10 is: 372.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.34 : 1,065.30 = 248.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.34/1,065.30 = 248.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.34x = 1,065.30 × 248.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.34x = 264,300.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,300.93/710.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.08

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