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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.58, 1,077.97 and 256.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.58, 1,077.97 and 256.43 is: 384.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.58 : 1,077.97 = 256.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.58/1,077.97 = 256.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.58x = 1,077.97 × 256.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.58x = 276,423.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,423.85/718.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.68

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