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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.91, 1,073.88 and 253.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.91, 1,073.88 and 253.76 is: 380.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.91 : 1,073.88 = 253.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.91/1,073.88 = 253.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.91x = 1,073.88 × 253.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.91x = 272,502.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,502.42/715.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.64

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