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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.30, 1,071.69 and 252.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.30, 1,071.69 and 252.15 is: 378.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.30 : 1,071.69 = 252.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.30/1,071.69 = 252.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.30x = 1,071.69 × 252.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.30x = 270,226.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,226.63/714.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.31

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