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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.64, 1,074.06 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.64, 1,074.06 and 254.04 is: 380.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.64 : 1,074.06 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.64/1,074.06 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.64x = 1,074.06 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.64x = 272,854.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,854.20/716.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.74

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