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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.37, 1,065.66 and 248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.37, 1,065.66 and 248.16 is: 372.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.37 : 1,065.66 = 248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.37/1,065.66 = 248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.37x = 1,065.66 × 248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.37x = 264,454.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,454.19/710.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.28

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