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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.20, 1,032.36 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.20, 1,032.36 and 255.24 is: 382.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.20 : 1,032.36 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.20/1,032.36 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.20x = 1,032.36 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.20x = 263,499.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,499.57/688.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.88

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