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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.74, 1,075.24 and 254.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.74, 1,075.24 and 254.38 is: 381.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.74 : 1,075.24 = 254.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.74/1,075.24 = 254.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.74x = 1,075.24 × 254.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.74x = 273,519.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,519.55/716.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.62

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