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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.44, 1,066.80 and 248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.44, 1,066.80 and 248.88 is: 373.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.44 : 1,066.80 = 248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.44/1,066.80 = 248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.44x = 1,066.80 × 248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.44x = 265,505.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,505.18/711.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.19

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