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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.66, 1,076.37 and 255.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.66, 1,076.37 and 255.37 is: 383.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.66 : 1,076.37 = 255.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.66/1,076.37 = 255.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.66x = 1,076.37 × 255.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.66x = 274,872.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,872.41/717.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.01

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