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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.59, 1,073.41 and 253.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.59, 1,073.41 and 253.42 is: 380.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.59 : 1,073.41 = 253.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.59/1,073.41 = 253.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.59x = 1,073.41 × 253.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.59x = 272,023.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,023.56/715.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.14

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