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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.34, 1,032.18 and 255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.34, 1,032.18 and 255.20 is: 382.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.34 : 1,032.18 = 255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.34/1,032.18 = 255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.34x = 1,032.18 × 255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.34x = 263,407.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,407.18/688.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.67

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