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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.28, 1,031.87 and 249.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.28, 1,031.87 and 249.46 is: 373.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.28 : 1,031.87 = 249.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.28/1,031.87 = 249.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.28x = 1,031.87 × 249.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.28x = 257,412.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,412.20/688.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.99

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