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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.51, 1,071.41 and 252.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.51, 1,071.41 and 252.17 is: 378.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.51 : 1,071.41 = 252.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.51/1,071.41 = 252.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.51x = 1,071.41 × 252.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.51x = 270,170.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,170.84/714.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.12

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