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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.41, 1,067.26 and 249.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.41, 1,067.26 and 249.17 is: 373.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.41 : 1,067.26 = 249.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.41/1,067.26 = 249.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.41x = 1,067.26 × 249.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.41x = 265,923.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,923.84/711.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.80

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