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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.23, 1,077.42 and 256.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.23, 1,077.42 and 256.06 is: 384.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.23 : 1,077.42 = 256.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.23/1,077.42 = 256.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.23x = 1,077.42 × 256.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.23x = 275,882.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,882.11/718.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.11

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