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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.19, 1,074.13 and 253.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.19, 1,074.13 and 253.98 is: 380.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.19 : 1,074.13 = 253.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.19/1,074.13 = 253.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.19x = 1,074.13 × 253.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.19x = 272,811.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,811.57/716.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.92

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