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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.32, 1,060.32 and 251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.32, 1,060.32 and 251 is: 376.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.32 : 1,060.32 = 251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.32/1,060.32 = 251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.32x = 1,060.32 × 251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.32x = 266,140.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,140.32/707.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.27

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