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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.38, 1,065.62 and 248.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.38, 1,065.62 and 248.11 is: 372.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.38 : 1,065.62 = 248.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.38/1,065.62 = 248.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.38x = 1,065.62 × 248.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.38x = 264,388.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,388.93/710.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.18

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