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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.31, 1,070.04 and 251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.31, 1,070.04 and 251.20 is: 376.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.31 : 1,070.04 = 251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.31/1,070.04 = 251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.31x = 1,070.04 × 251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.31x = 268,796.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,796.33/713.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.83

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