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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.56, 1,067.29 and 249.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.56, 1,067.29 and 249.29 is: 373.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.56 : 1,067.29 = 249.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.56/1,067.29 = 249.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.56x = 1,067.29 × 249.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.56x = 266,066.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,066.77/711.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.92

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