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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.65, 1,070.42 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.65, 1,070.42 and 251.46 is: 377.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.65 : 1,070.42 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.65/1,070.42 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.65x = 1,070.42 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.65x = 269,166.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,166.56/713.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.17

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