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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.51, 1,067.54 and 249.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.51, 1,067.54 and 249.33 is: 374.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.51 : 1,067.54 = 249.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.51/1,067.54 = 249.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.51x = 1,067.54 × 249.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.51x = 266,169.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,169.75/711.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.09

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