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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.71, 1,068.81 and 250.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.71, 1,068.81 and 250.41 is: 375.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.71 : 1,068.81 = 250.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.71/1,068.81 = 250.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.71x = 1,068.81 × 250.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.71x = 267,640.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,640.71/712.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.53

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