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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.38, 1,065.82 and 248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.38, 1,065.82 and 248.28 is: 372.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.38 : 1,065.82 = 248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.38/1,065.82 = 248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.38x = 1,065.82 × 248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.38x = 264,623.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,623.63/710.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.51

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