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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.14, 1,029.34 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.14, 1,029.34 and 253.32 is: 380.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.14 : 1,029.34 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.14/1,029.34 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.14x = 1,029.34 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.14x = 260,752.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,752.41/686.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.03

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