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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.42, 1,065.78 and 248.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.42, 1,065.78 and 248.21 is: 372.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.42 : 1,065.78 = 248.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.42/1,065.78 = 248.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.42x = 1,065.78 × 248.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.42x = 264,536.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,536.01/710.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.37

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