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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.33, 1,069.69 and 251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.33, 1,069.69 and 251.02 is: 376.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.33 : 1,069.69 = 251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.33/1,069.69 = 251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.33x = 1,069.69 × 251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.33x = 268,513.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,513.58/713.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.42

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