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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.72, 1,071.90 and 252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.72, 1,071.90 and 252.36 is: 378.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.72 : 1,071.90 = 252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.72/1,071.90 = 252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.72x = 1,071.90 × 252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.72x = 270,504.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,504.68/714.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.48

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