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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.47, 1,073.29 and 253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.47, 1,073.29 and 253.52 is: 380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.47 : 1,073.29 = 253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.47/1,073.29 = 253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.47x = 1,073.29 × 253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.47x = 272,100.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,100.48/715.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.31

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