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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.28, 1,070.39 and 251.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.28, 1,070.39 and 251.05 is: 376.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.28 : 1,070.39 = 251.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.28/1,070.39 = 251.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.28x = 1,070.39 × 251.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.28x = 268,720.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,720.66/713.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.74

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