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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.32, 1,032.39 and 249.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.32, 1,032.39 and 249.53 is: 374.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.32 : 1,032.39 = 249.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.32/1,032.39 = 249.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.32x = 1,032.39 × 249.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.32x = 257,607.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,607.11/688.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.25

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