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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.06, 1,074 and 253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.06, 1,074 and 253.86 is: 380.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.06 : 1,074 = 253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.06/1,074 = 253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.06x = 1,074 × 253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.06x = 272,645.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,645.64/716.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.76

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