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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.66, 1,073.58 and 247.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.66, 1,073.58 and 247.09 is: 370.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.66 : 1,073.58 = 247.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.66/1,073.58 = 247.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.66x = 1,073.58 × 247.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.66x = 265,270.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,270.88/715.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.67

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