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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.04, 1,075.28 and 254.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.04, 1,075.28 and 254.72 is: 381.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.04 : 1,075.28 = 254.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.04/1,075.28 = 254.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.04x = 1,075.28 × 254.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.04x = 273,895.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,895.32/717.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.98

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