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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.54, 1,078.08 and 256.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.54, 1,078.08 and 256.30 is: 384.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.54 : 1,078.08 = 256.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.54/1,078.08 = 256.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.54x = 1,078.08 × 256.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.54x = 276,308.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,308.25/718.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.54

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