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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.42, 1,067.16 and 249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.42, 1,067.16 and 249.24 is: 373.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.42 : 1,067.16 = 249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.42/1,067.16 = 249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.42x = 1,067.16 × 249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.42x = 265,978.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,978.96/711.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.87

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