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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.50, 1,068.67 and 250.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.50, 1,068.67 and 250.26 is: 375.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.50 : 1,068.67 = 250.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.50/1,068.67 = 250.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.50x = 1,068.67 × 250.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.50x = 267,445.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,445.35/712.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.36

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