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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.00, 1,067.81 and 243.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.00, 1,067.81 and 243.46 is: 365.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.00 : 1,067.81 = 243.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.00/1,067.81 = 243.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.00x = 1,067.81 × 243.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.00x = 259,972.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,972.83/712.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.13

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