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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.46, 1,032.08 and 255.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.46, 1,032.08 and 255.34 is: 382.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.46 : 1,032.08 = 255.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.46/1,032.08 = 255.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.46x = 1,032.08 × 255.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.46x = 263,526.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,526.15/688.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.78

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