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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.43, 1,067.26 and 249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.43, 1,067.26 and 249.20 is: 373.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.43 : 1,067.26 = 249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.43/1,067.26 = 249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.43x = 1,067.26 × 249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.43x = 265,961.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,961.19/711.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.84

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