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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.20, 1,071.31 and 252.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.20, 1,071.31 and 252.02 is: 378.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.20 : 1,071.31 = 252.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.20/1,071.31 = 252.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.20x = 1,071.31 × 252.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.20x = 269,984.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,984.93/714.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.02

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