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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.08, 1,030.40 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.08, 1,030.40 and 254.16 is: 381.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.08 : 1,030.40 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.08/1,030.40 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.08x = 1,030.40 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.08x = 261,886.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,886.46/687.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.16

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