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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.73, 1,075.10 and 254.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.73, 1,075.10 and 254.49 is: 381.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.73 : 1,075.10 = 254.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.73/1,075.10 = 254.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.73x = 1,075.10 × 254.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.73x = 273,596.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,596.89/716.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.73

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