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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.89, 1,067.16 and 249.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.89, 1,067.16 and 249.37 is: 373.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.89 : 1,067.16 = 249.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.89/1,067.16 = 249.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.89x = 1,067.16 × 249.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.89x = 266,117.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,117.69/711.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.82

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