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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.95, 1,028.66 and 253.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.95, 1,028.66 and 253.01 is: 379.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.95 : 1,028.66 = 253.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.95/1,028.66 = 253.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.95x = 1,028.66 × 253.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.95x = 260,254.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,254.86/685.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.41

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