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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.98, 1,033.42 and 250.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.98, 1,033.42 and 250.24 is: 375.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.98 : 1,033.42 = 250.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.98/1,033.42 = 250.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.98x = 1,033.42 × 250.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.98x = 258,603.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,603.02/688.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.34

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