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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.37, 1,032.31 and 277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.37, 1,032.31 and 277.40 is: 416.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.37 : 1,032.31 = 277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.37/1,032.31 = 277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.37x = 1,032.31 × 277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.37x = 286,362.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,362.79/688.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.00

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