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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.84, 1,033.38 and 256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.84, 1,033.38 and 256 is: 384.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.84 : 1,033.38 = 256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.84/1,033.38 = 256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.84x = 1,033.38 × 256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.84x = 264,545.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,545.28/688.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.04

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