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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.52, 1,073.41 and 253.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.52, 1,073.41 and 253.57 is: 380.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.52 : 1,073.41 = 253.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.52/1,073.41 = 253.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.52x = 1,073.41 × 253.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.52x = 272,177.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,177.94/715.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.39

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