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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.58, 1,069.72 and 251.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.58, 1,069.72 and 251.11 is: 376.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.58 : 1,069.72 = 251.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.58/1,069.72 = 251.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.58x = 1,069.72 × 251.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.58x = 268,610.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,610.79/713.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.43

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