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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.05, 1,031.58 and 249.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.05, 1,031.58 and 249.09 is: 373.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.05 : 1,031.58 = 249.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.05/1,031.58 = 249.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.05x = 1,031.58 × 249.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.05x = 256,956.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,956.26/688.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.46

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