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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.31, 1,071.09 and 252.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.31, 1,071.09 and 252.04 is: 377.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.31 : 1,071.09 = 252.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.31/1,071.09 = 252.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.31x = 1,071.09 × 252.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.31x = 269,957.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,957.52/714.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.93

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