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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.52, 1,065.77 and 248.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.52, 1,065.77 and 248.17 is: 372.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.52 : 1,065.77 = 248.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.52/1,065.77 = 248.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.52x = 1,065.77 × 248.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.52x = 264,492.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,492.76/710.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.26

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