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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.28, 1,066.56 and 242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.28, 1,066.56 and 242.60 is: 363.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.28 : 1,066.56 = 242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.28/1,066.56 = 242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.28x = 1,066.56 × 242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.28x = 258,747.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,747.46/711.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.78

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