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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.58, 1,069.10 and 250.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.58, 1,069.10 and 250.37 is: 375.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.58 : 1,069.10 = 250.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.58/1,069.10 = 250.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.58x = 1,069.10 × 250.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.58x = 267,672.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,672.61/712.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.64

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