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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.47, 1,074.72 and 254.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.47, 1,074.72 and 254.18 is: 381.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.47 : 1,074.72 = 254.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.47/1,074.72 = 254.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.47x = 1,074.72 × 254.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.47x = 273,172.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,172.33/716.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.28

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