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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.46, 1,077.38 and 256.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.46, 1,077.38 and 256.25 is: 384.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.46 : 1,077.38 = 256.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.46/1,077.38 = 256.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.46x = 1,077.38 × 256.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.46x = 276,078.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,078.63/718.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.26

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