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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.50, 1,067.18 and 249.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.50, 1,067.18 and 249.26 is: 373.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.50 : 1,067.18 = 249.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.50/1,067.18 = 249.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.50x = 1,067.18 × 249.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.50x = 265,998.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,998.70/711.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.86

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