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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.72, 1,073.42 and 253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.72, 1,073.42 and 253.48 is: 380.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.72 : 1,073.42 = 253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.72/1,073.42 = 253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.72x = 1,073.42 × 253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.72x = 272,090.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,090.50/715.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.16

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