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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.20, 1,033.36 and 256.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.20, 1,033.36 and 256.40 is: 384.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.20 : 1,033.36 = 256.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.20/1,033.36 = 256.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.20x = 1,033.36 × 256.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.20x = 264,953.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,953.50/689.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.44

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