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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.46, 1,066.80 and 249.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.46, 1,066.80 and 249.10 is: 373.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.46 : 1,066.80 = 249.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.46/1,066.80 = 249.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.46x = 1,066.80 × 249.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.46x = 265,739.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,739.88/711.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.51

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