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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.33, 1,031.01 and 254.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.33, 1,031.01 and 254.49 is: 381.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.33 : 1,031.01 = 254.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.33/1,031.01 = 254.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.33x = 1,031.01 × 254.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.33x = 262,381.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,381.73/687.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.74

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