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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.52, 1,073.30 and 202.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.52, 1,073.30 and 202.52 is: 303.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.52 : 1,073.30 = 202.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.52/1,073.30 = 202.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.52x = 1,073.30 × 202.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.52x = 217,364.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,364.72/715.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.79

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