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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.32, 1,034.08 and 250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.32, 1,034.08 and 250.60 is: 375.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.32 : 1,034.08 = 250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.32/1,034.08 = 250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.32x = 1,034.08 × 250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.32x = 259,140.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,140.45/689.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.94

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