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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.43, 1,074.66 and 254.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.43, 1,074.66 and 254.21 is: 381.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.43 : 1,074.66 = 254.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.43/1,074.66 = 254.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.43x = 1,074.66 × 254.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.43x = 273,183.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,183.95/716.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.31

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