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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.38, 1,067.32 and 249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.38, 1,067.32 and 249.28 is: 374.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.38 : 1,067.32 = 249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.38/1,067.32 = 249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.38x = 1,067.32 × 249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.38x = 266,061.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,061.53/711.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.01

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