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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.10, 1,032.70 and 255.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.10, 1,032.70 and 255.38 is: 383.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.10 : 1,032.70 = 255.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.10/1,032.70 = 255.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.10x = 1,032.70 × 255.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.10x = 263,730.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,730.93/688.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.27

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