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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.50, 1,067.73 and 255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.50, 1,067.73 and 255.50 is: 383.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.50 : 1,067.73 = 255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.50/1,067.73 = 255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.50x = 1,067.73 × 255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.50x = 272,805.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,805.02/711.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.42

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