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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.82, 1,073.45 and 253.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.82, 1,073.45 and 253.51 is: 380.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.82 : 1,073.45 = 253.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.82/1,073.45 = 253.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.82x = 1,073.45 × 253.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.82x = 272,128.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,128.26/715.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.17

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