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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.12, 1,033.18 and 250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.12, 1,033.18 and 250.28 is: 375.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.12 : 1,033.18 = 250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.12/1,033.18 = 250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.12x = 1,033.18 × 250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.12x = 258,584.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,584.29/689.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.24

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