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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.39, 1,067.35 and 249.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.39, 1,067.35 and 249.22 is: 373.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.39 : 1,067.35 = 249.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.39/1,067.35 = 249.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.39x = 1,067.35 × 249.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.39x = 266,000.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,000.25/711.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.92

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