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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.21, 1,072.92 and 252.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.21, 1,072.92 and 252.91 is: 379.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.21 : 1,072.92 = 252.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.21/1,072.92 = 252.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.21x = 1,072.92 × 252.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.21x = 271,346.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,346.83/715.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.39

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