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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.37, 1,077.56 and 256.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.37, 1,077.56 and 256.17 is: 384.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.37 : 1,077.56 = 256.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.37/1,077.56 = 256.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.37x = 1,077.56 × 256.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.37x = 276,037.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,037.26/718.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.26

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