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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.07, 1,029.24 and 253.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.07, 1,029.24 and 253.26 is: 379.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.07 : 1,029.24 = 253.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.07/1,029.24 = 253.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.07x = 1,029.24 × 253.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.07x = 260,665.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,665.32/686.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.94

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