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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.73, 1,067.51 and 249.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.73, 1,067.51 and 249.47 is: 374.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.73 : 1,067.51 = 249.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.73/1,067.51 = 249.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.73x = 1,067.51 × 249.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.73x = 266,311.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,311.72/711.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.18

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