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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.67, 1,032.36 and 255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.67, 1,032.36 and 255.50 is: 383.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.67 : 1,032.36 = 255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.67/1,032.36 = 255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.67x = 1,032.36 × 255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.67x = 263,767.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,767.98/688.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.01

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