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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.31, 1,069.59 and 251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.31, 1,069.59 and 251.04 is: 376.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.31 : 1,069.59 = 251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.31/1,069.59 = 251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.31x = 1,069.59 × 251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.31x = 268,509.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,509.87/713.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.43

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