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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.58, 1,074.60 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.58, 1,074.60 and 254.34 is: 381.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.58 : 1,074.60 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.58/1,074.60 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.58x = 1,074.60 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.58x = 273,313.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,313.76/716.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.41

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