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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.02, 1,073.83 and 253.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.02, 1,073.83 and 253.74 is: 380.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.02 : 1,073.83 = 253.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.02/1,073.83 = 253.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.02x = 1,073.83 × 253.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.02x = 272,473.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,473.62/716.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.54

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