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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.44, 1,072.78 and 253.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.44, 1,072.78 and 253.10 is: 379.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.44 : 1,072.78 = 253.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.44/1,072.78 = 253.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.44x = 1,072.78 × 253.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.44x = 271,520.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,520.62/715.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.52

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