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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.76, 1,030.03 and 253.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.76, 1,030.03 and 253.81 is: 380.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.76 : 1,030.03 = 253.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.76/1,030.03 = 253.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.76x = 1,030.03 × 253.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.76x = 261,431.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,431.91/686.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.67

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