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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.36, 1,069.80 and 251.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.36, 1,069.80 and 251.06 is: 376.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.36 : 1,069.80 = 251.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.36/1,069.80 = 251.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.36x = 1,069.80 × 251.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.36x = 268,578.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,578.64/713.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.50

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