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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.34, 1,072.90 and 253.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.34, 1,072.90 and 253.34 is: 379.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.34 : 1,072.90 = 253.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.34/1,072.90 = 253.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.34x = 1,072.90 × 253.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.34x = 271,808.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,808.49/715.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.97

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