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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.63, 1,067.79 and 249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.63, 1,067.79 and 249.20 is: 373.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.63 : 1,067.79 = 249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.63/1,067.79 = 249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.63x = 1,067.79 × 249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.63x = 266,087.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,087.93/711.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.91

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