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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.10, 1,071.24 and 251.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.10, 1,071.24 and 251.78 is: 377.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.10 : 1,071.24 = 251.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.10/1,071.24 = 251.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.10x = 1,071.24 × 251.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.10x = 269,721.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,721.02/714.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.71

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