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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.38, 1,073.15 and 253.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.38, 1,073.15 and 253.06 is: 379.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.38 : 1,073.15 = 253.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.38/1,073.15 = 253.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.38x = 1,073.15 × 253.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.38x = 271,571.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,571.34/715.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.62

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