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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.50, 1,071.75 and 252.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.50, 1,071.75 and 252.23 is: 378.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.50 : 1,071.75 = 252.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.50/1,071.75 = 252.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.50x = 1,071.75 × 252.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.50x = 270,322.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,322.62/714.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.34

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