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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.61, 1,030.11 and 253.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.61, 1,030.11 and 253.81 is: 380.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.61 : 1,030.11 = 253.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.61/1,030.11 = 253.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.61x = 1,030.11 × 253.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.61x = 261,452.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,452.22/686.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.79

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