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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.33, 1,029.56 and 253.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.33, 1,029.56 and 253.38 is: 380.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.33 : 1,029.56 = 253.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.33/1,029.56 = 253.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.33x = 1,029.56 × 253.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.33x = 260,868.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,868.65/686.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.09

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