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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.42, 1,029.52 and 253.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.42, 1,029.52 and 253.47 is: 380.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.42 : 1,029.52 = 253.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.42/1,029.52 = 253.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.42x = 1,029.52 × 253.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.42x = 260,951.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,951.17/686.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.17

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