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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.16, 1,072.80 and 252.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.16, 1,072.80 and 252.89 is: 379.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.16 : 1,072.80 = 252.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.16/1,072.80 = 252.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.16x = 1,072.80 × 252.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.16x = 271,295.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,295.03/715.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.35

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