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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.00, 1,066.68 and 242.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.00, 1,066.68 and 242.48 is: 363.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.00 : 1,066.68 = 242.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.00/1,066.68 = 242.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.00x = 1,066.68 × 242.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.00x = 258,644.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,644.55/711.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.77

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