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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.83, 1,073.67 and 253.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.83, 1,073.67 and 253.59 is: 380.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.83 : 1,073.67 = 253.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.83/1,073.67 = 253.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.83x = 1,073.67 × 253.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.83x = 272,271.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,271.98/715.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.36

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