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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.58, 1,071.96 and 252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.58, 1,071.96 and 252.32 is: 378.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.58 : 1,071.96 = 252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.58/1,071.96 = 252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.58x = 1,071.96 × 252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.58x = 270,476.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,476.95/714.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.51

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