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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.34, 1,071.40 and 252.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.34, 1,071.40 and 252.34 is: 378.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.34 : 1,071.40 = 252.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.34/1,071.40 = 252.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.34x = 1,071.40 × 252.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.34x = 270,357.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,357.96/714.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.47

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