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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.61, 1,065.66 and 248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.61, 1,065.66 and 248.27 is: 372.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.61 : 1,065.66 = 248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.61/1,065.66 = 248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.61x = 1,065.66 × 248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.61x = 264,566.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,566.08/710.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.31

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