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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.44, 1,032.18 and 255.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.44, 1,032.18 and 255.48 is: 383.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.44 : 1,032.18 = 255.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.44/1,032.18 = 255.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.44x = 1,032.18 × 255.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.44x = 263,701.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,701.35/688.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.04

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