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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.53, 1,074.78 and 254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.53, 1,074.78 and 254.20 is: 381.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.53 : 1,074.78 = 254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.53/1,074.78 = 254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.53x = 1,074.78 × 254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.53x = 273,209.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,209.08/716.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.29

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