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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.22, 1,074.36 and 254.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.22, 1,074.36 and 254.05 is: 381.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.22 : 1,074.36 = 254.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.22/1,074.36 = 254.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.22x = 1,074.36 × 254.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.22x = 272,934.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,934.52/716.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.08

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