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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.64, 1,074.50 and 254.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.64, 1,074.50 and 254.33 is: 381.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.64 : 1,074.50 = 254.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.64/1,074.50 = 254.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.64x = 1,074.50 × 254.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.64x = 273,276.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,276.31/716.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.33

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