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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.27, 1,074.30 and 254.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.27, 1,074.30 and 254.00 is: 380.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.27 : 1,074.30 = 254.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.27/1,074.30 = 254.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.27x = 1,074.30 × 254.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.27x = 272,866.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,866.83/716.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.96

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