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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.59, 1,077.67 and 256.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.59, 1,077.67 and 256.31 is: 384.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.59 : 1,077.67 = 256.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.59/1,077.67 = 256.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.59x = 1,077.67 × 256.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.59x = 276,216.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,216.57/718.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.38

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