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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.10, 1,077.11 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.10, 1,077.11 and 256.16 is: 384.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.10 : 1,077.11 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.10/1,077.11 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.10x = 1,077.11 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.10x = 275,907.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,907.75/718.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.22

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