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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.46, 1,075.95 and 255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.46, 1,075.95 and 255.16 is: 382.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.46 : 1,075.95 = 255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.46/1,075.95 = 255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.46x = 1,075.95 × 255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.46x = 274,539.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,539.40/717.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.65

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