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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.47, 1,077.51 and 256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.47, 1,077.51 and 256.20 is: 384.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.47 : 1,077.51 = 256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.47/1,077.51 = 256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.47x = 1,077.51 × 256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.47x = 276,052.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,052.67/718.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.23

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