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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.52, 1,068.78 and 250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.52, 1,068.78 and 250.28 is: 375.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.52 : 1,068.78 = 250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.52/1,068.78 = 250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.52x = 1,068.78 × 250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.52x = 267,494.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,494.26/712.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.42

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