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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.70, 1,066.17 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.70, 1,066.17 and 248.76 is: 373.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.70 : 1,066.17 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.70/1,066.17 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.70x = 1,066.17 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.70x = 265,220.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,220.45/710.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.18

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