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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.31, 1,030.31 and 254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.31, 1,030.31 and 254.36 is: 381.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.31 : 1,030.31 = 254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.31/1,030.31 = 254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.31x = 1,030.31 × 254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.31x = 262,068.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,068.38/687.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.30

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