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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.16, 1,069.58 and 250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.16, 1,069.58 and 250.94 is: 376.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.16 : 1,069.58 = 250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.16/1,069.58 = 250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.16x = 1,069.58 × 250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.16x = 268,393.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,393.80/713.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.34

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