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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.88, 1,033.44 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.88, 1,033.44 and 256.16 is: 384.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.88 : 1,033.44 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.88/1,033.44 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.88x = 1,033.44 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.88x = 264,725.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,725.99/688.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.28

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