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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.50, 1,033.08 and 255.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.50, 1,033.08 and 255.57 is: 383.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.50 : 1,033.08 = 255.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.50/1,033.08 = 255.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.50x = 1,033.08 × 255.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.50x = 264,024.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,024.26/688.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.48

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