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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.17, 1,077.13 and 255.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.17, 1,077.13 and 255.90 is: 383.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.17 : 1,077.13 = 255.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.17/1,077.13 = 255.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.17x = 1,077.13 × 255.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.17x = 275,637.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,637.57/718.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.81

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