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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.35, 1,076.10 and 255.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.35, 1,076.10 and 255.17 is: 382.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.35 : 1,076.10 = 255.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.35/1,076.10 = 255.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.35x = 1,076.10 × 255.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.35x = 274,587.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,587.50/717.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.78

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