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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.81, 1,067.50 and 249.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.81, 1,067.50 and 249.34 is: 373.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.81 : 1,067.50 = 249.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.81/1,067.50 = 249.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.81x = 1,067.50 × 249.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.81x = 266,170.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,170.45/711.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.93

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