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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.51, 1,076.18 and 255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.51, 1,076.18 and 255.30 is: 382.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.51 : 1,076.18 = 255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.51/1,076.18 = 255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.51x = 1,076.18 × 255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.51x = 274,747.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,747.48/717.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.92

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