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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.46, 1,070.40 and 251.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.46, 1,070.40 and 251.27 is: 376.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.46 : 1,070.40 = 251.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.46/1,070.40 = 251.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.46x = 1,070.40 × 251.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.46x = 268,957.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,957.60/713.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.98

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