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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.33, 1,072.27 and 253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.33, 1,072.27 and 253 is: 379.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.33 : 1,072.27 = 253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.33/1,072.27 = 253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.33x = 1,072.27 × 253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.33x = 271,284.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,284.31/715.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.24

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