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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.22, 1,066.66 and 249.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.22, 1,066.66 and 249.02 is: 373.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.22 : 1,066.66 = 249.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.22/1,066.66 = 249.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.22x = 1,066.66 × 249.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.22x = 265,619.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,619.67/711.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.47

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