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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.16, 1,071.30 and 251.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.16, 1,071.30 and 251.89 is: 377.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.16 : 1,071.30 = 251.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.16/1,071.30 = 251.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.16x = 1,071.30 × 251.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.16x = 269,849.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,849.76/714.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.86

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