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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.47, 1,070.10 and 251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.47, 1,070.10 and 251.22 is: 376.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.47 : 1,070.10 = 251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.47/1,070.10 = 251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.47x = 1,070.10 × 251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.47x = 268,830.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,830.52/713.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.79

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