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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.56, 1,072.04 and 252.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.56, 1,072.04 and 252.41 is: 378.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.56 : 1,072.04 = 252.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.56/1,072.04 = 252.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.56x = 1,072.04 × 252.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.56x = 270,586.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,586.99/714.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.68

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