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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.46, 1,074.82 and 254.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.46, 1,074.82 and 254.26 is: 381.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.46 : 1,074.82 = 254.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.46/1,074.82 = 254.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.46x = 1,074.82 × 254.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.46x = 273,283.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,283.73/716.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.44

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