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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.46, 1,071.82 and 252.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.46, 1,071.82 and 252.26 is: 378.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.46 : 1,071.82 = 252.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.46/1,071.82 = 252.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.46x = 1,071.82 × 252.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.46x = 270,377.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,377.31/714.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.44

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