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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.52, 1,076.42 and 255.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.52, 1,076.42 and 255.32 is: 383.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.52 : 1,076.42 = 255.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.52/1,076.42 = 255.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.52x = 1,076.42 × 255.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.52x = 274,831.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,831.55/717.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.03

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