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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.92, 1,028.96 and 253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.92, 1,028.96 and 253.60 is: 380.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.92 : 1,028.96 = 253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.92/1,028.96 = 253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.92x = 1,028.96 × 253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.92x = 260,944.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,944.26/685.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.43

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