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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.68, 1,032.39 and 255.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.68, 1,032.39 and 255.53 is: 383.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.68 : 1,032.39 = 255.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.68/1,032.39 = 255.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.68x = 1,032.39 × 255.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.68x = 263,806.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,806.62/688.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.06

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