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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.53, 1,067.29 and 249.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.53, 1,067.29 and 249.31 is: 373.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.53 : 1,067.29 = 249.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.53/1,067.29 = 249.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.53x = 1,067.29 × 249.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.53x = 266,082.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,082.78/711.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.96

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