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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.40, 1,078.08 and 256.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.40, 1,078.08 and 256.18 is: 384.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.40 : 1,078.08 = 256.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.40/1,078.08 = 256.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.40x = 1,078.08 × 256.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.40x = 276,182.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,182.53/718.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.44

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