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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.58, 1,072.71 and 253.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.58, 1,072.71 and 253.11 is: 379.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.58 : 1,072.71 = 253.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.58/1,072.71 = 253.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.58x = 1,072.71 × 253.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.58x = 271,513.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,513.63/715.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.43

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