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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.71, 1,071.88 and 252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.71, 1,071.88 and 252.44 is: 378.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.71 : 1,071.88 = 252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.71/1,071.88 = 252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.71x = 1,071.88 × 252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.71x = 270,579.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,579.47/714.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.58

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