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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.22, 1,071.05 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.22, 1,071.05 and 251.96 is: 377.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.22 : 1,071.05 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.22/1,071.05 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.22x = 1,071.05 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.22x = 269,855.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,855.14/714.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.83

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