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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.23, 1,032.66 and 255.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.23, 1,032.66 and 255.42 is: 383.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.23 : 1,032.66 = 255.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.23/1,032.66 = 255.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.23x = 1,032.66 × 255.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.23x = 263,762.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,762.02/688.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.25

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