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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.01, 1,073.73 and 253.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.01, 1,073.73 and 253.70 is: 380.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.01 : 1,073.73 = 253.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.01/1,073.73 = 253.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.01x = 1,073.73 × 253.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.01x = 272,404.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,404.91/716.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.45

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