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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.68, 1,070.44 and 251.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.68, 1,070.44 and 251.48 is: 377.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.68 : 1,070.44 = 251.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.68/1,070.44 = 251.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.68x = 1,070.44 × 251.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.68x = 269,194.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,194.25/713.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.19

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