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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.84, 1,073.88 and 253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.84, 1,073.88 and 253.52 is: 380.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.84 : 1,073.88 = 253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.84/1,073.88 = 253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.84x = 1,073.88 × 253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.84x = 272,252.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,252.18/715.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.32

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