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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.47, 1,071.72 and 252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.47, 1,071.72 and 252.18 is: 378.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.47 : 1,071.72 = 252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.47/1,071.72 = 252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.47x = 1,071.72 × 252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.47x = 270,266.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,266.35/714.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.28

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