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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.19, 1,029.39 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.19, 1,029.39 and 253.32 is: 380.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.19 : 1,029.39 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.19/1,029.39 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.19x = 1,029.39 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.19x = 260,759.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,759.93/686.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.01

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