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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.28, 1,028.80 and 253.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.28, 1,028.80 and 253.33 is: 379.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.28 : 1,028.80 = 253.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.28/1,028.80 = 253.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.28x = 1,028.80 × 253.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.28x = 260,625.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,625.90/686.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.77

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