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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.63, 1,070.23 and 251.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.63, 1,070.23 and 251.32 is: 376.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.63 : 1,070.23 = 251.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.63/1,070.23 = 251.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.63x = 1,070.23 × 251.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.63x = 268,970.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,970.20/713.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.90

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