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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.52, 1,074.88 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.52, 1,074.88 and 254.16 is: 381.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.52 : 1,074.88 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.52/1,074.88 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.52x = 1,074.88 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.52x = 273,190.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,190.87/716.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.28

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