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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.98, 1,067.32 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.98, 1,067.32 and 249.44 is: 373.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.98 : 1,067.32 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.98/1,067.32 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.98x = 1,067.32 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.98x = 266,232.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,232.30/711.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.93

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