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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.27, 1,072.41 and 253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.27, 1,072.41 and 253 is: 379.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.27 : 1,072.41 = 253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.27/1,072.41 = 253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.27x = 1,072.41 × 253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.27x = 271,319.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,319.73/715.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.32

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