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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.98, 1,074.17 and 253.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.98, 1,074.17 and 253.87 is: 380.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.98 : 1,074.17 = 253.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.98/1,074.17 = 253.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.98x = 1,074.17 × 253.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.98x = 272,699.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,699.54/715.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.88

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