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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.29, 1,071.45 and 252.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.29, 1,071.45 and 252.06 is: 378.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.29 : 1,071.45 = 252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.29/1,071.45 = 252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.29x = 1,071.45 × 252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.29x = 270,069.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,069.06/714.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.09

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