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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688, 1,031.98 and 254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688, 1,031.98 and 254.92 is: 382.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688 : 1,031.98 = 254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688/1,031.98 = 254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688x = 1,031.98 × 254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688x = 263,072.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,072.34/688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.37

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