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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.27, 1,032.28 and 255.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.27, 1,032.28 and 255.32 is: 382.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.27 : 1,032.28 = 255.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.27/1,032.28 = 255.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.27x = 1,032.28 × 255.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.27x = 263,561.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,561.73/688.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.93

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