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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.40, 1,067.16 and 249.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.40, 1,067.16 and 249.12 is: 373.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.40 : 1,067.16 = 249.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.40/1,067.16 = 249.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.40x = 1,067.16 × 249.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.40x = 265,850.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,850.90/711.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.70

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