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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.24, 1,075.78 and 254.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.24, 1,075.78 and 254.98 is: 382.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.24 : 1,075.78 = 254.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.24/1,075.78 = 254.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.24x = 1,075.78 × 254.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.24x = 274,302.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,302.38/717.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.44

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