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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.01, 1,076.52 and 255.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.01, 1,076.52 and 255.53 is: 383.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.01 : 1,076.52 = 255.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.01/1,076.52 = 255.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.01x = 1,076.52 × 255.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.01x = 275,083.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,083.78/718.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.12

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