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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.51, 1,032.77 and 255.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.51, 1,032.77 and 255.58 is: 383.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.51 : 1,032.77 = 255.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.51/1,032.77 = 255.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.51x = 1,032.77 × 255.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.51x = 263,957.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,957.62/688.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.37

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