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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.03, 1,071.05 and 251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.03, 1,071.05 and 251.56 is: 377.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.03 : 1,071.05 = 251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.03/1,071.05 = 251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.03x = 1,071.05 × 251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.03x = 269,428.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,428.10/714.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.33

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