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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.24, 1,071.80 and 251.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.24, 1,071.80 and 251.99 is: 378.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.24 : 1,071.80 = 251.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.24/1,071.80 = 251.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.24x = 1,071.80 × 251.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.24x = 270,076.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,076.26/714.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.13

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