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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.32, 1,066.87 and 249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.32, 1,066.87 and 249.08 is: 373.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.32 : 1,066.87 = 249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.32/1,066.87 = 249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.32x = 1,066.87 × 249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.32x = 265,730.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,730.96/711.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.58

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