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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.54, 1,074.38 and 254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.54, 1,074.38 and 254.30 is: 381.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.54 : 1,074.38 = 254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.54/1,074.38 = 254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.54x = 1,074.38 × 254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.54x = 273,208.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,208.19/716.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.29

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