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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.43, 1,030.11 and 253.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.43, 1,030.11 and 253.59 is: 380.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.43 : 1,030.11 = 253.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.43/1,030.11 = 253.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.43x = 1,030.11 × 253.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.43x = 261,225.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,225.59/686.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.56

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