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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.71, 1,077.00 and 255.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.71, 1,077.00 and 255.46 is: 383.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.71 : 1,077.00 = 255.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.71/1,077.00 = 255.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.71x = 1,077.00 × 255.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.71x = 275,127.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,127.02/717.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.34

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