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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.31, 1,066.91 and 249.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.31, 1,066.91 and 249.04 is: 373.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.31 : 1,066.91 = 249.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.31/1,066.91 = 249.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.31x = 1,066.91 × 249.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.31x = 265,706.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,706.56/711.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.54

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