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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.28, 1,080 and 251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.28, 1,080 and 251.52 is: 377.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.28 : 1,080 = 251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.28/1,080 = 251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.28x = 1,080 × 251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.28x = 271,643.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,643.63/720.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.14

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