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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.05, 1,072.57 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.05, 1,072.57 and 252.72 is: 379.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.05 : 1,072.57 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.05/1,072.57 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.05x = 1,072.57 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.05x = 271,059.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,059.89/715.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.08

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