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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.44, 1,069.86 and 251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.44, 1,069.86 and 251.08 is: 376.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.44 : 1,069.86 = 251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.44/1,069.86 = 251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.44x = 1,069.86 × 251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.44x = 268,620.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,620.45/713.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.51

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