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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.59, 1,065.26 and 248.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.59, 1,065.26 and 248.30 is: 372.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.59 : 1,065.26 = 248.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.59/1,065.26 = 248.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.59x = 1,065.26 × 248.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.59x = 264,499.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,499.35/710.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.23

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