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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.62, 1,077.66 and 256.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.62, 1,077.66 and 256.28 is: 384.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.62 : 1,077.66 = 256.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.62/1,077.66 = 256.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.62x = 1,077.66 × 256.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.62x = 276,177.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,177.32/718.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.32

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