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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.43, 1,070.46 and 251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.43, 1,070.46 and 251.54 is: 377.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.43 : 1,070.46 = 251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.43/1,070.46 = 251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.43x = 1,070.46 × 251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.43x = 269,266.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,266.18/713.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.42

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