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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.48, 1,077.83 and 256.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.48, 1,077.83 and 256.23 is: 384.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.48 : 1,077.83 = 256.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.48/1,077.83 = 256.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.48x = 1,077.83 × 256.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.48x = 276,172.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,172.38/718.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.38

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