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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.37, 1,065.76 and 248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.37, 1,065.76 and 248.13 is: 372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.37 : 1,065.76 = 248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.37/1,065.76 = 248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.37x = 1,065.76 × 248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.37x = 264,446.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,446.41/710.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.27

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