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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.68, 1,070.48 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.68, 1,070.48 and 251.28 is: 376.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.68 : 1,070.48 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.68/1,070.48 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.68x = 1,070.48 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.68x = 268,990.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,990.21/713.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.91

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