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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.52, 1,078.04 and 256.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.52, 1,078.04 and 256.36 is: 384.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.52 : 1,078.04 = 256.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.52/1,078.04 = 256.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.52x = 1,078.04 × 256.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.52x = 276,366.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,366.33/718.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.63

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