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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.16, 1,066.60 and 248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.16, 1,066.60 and 248.96 is: 373.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.16 : 1,066.60 = 248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.16/1,066.60 = 248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.16x = 1,066.60 × 248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.16x = 265,540.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,540.74/711.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.39

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