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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.05, 1,071.21 and 251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.05, 1,071.21 and 251.84 is: 377.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.05 : 1,071.21 = 251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.05/1,071.21 = 251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.05x = 1,071.21 × 251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.05x = 269,768.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,768.17/714.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.80

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