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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690, 1,035.30 and 257.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690, 1,035.30 and 257.08 is: 385.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690 : 1,035.30 = 257.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690/1,035.30 = 257.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690x = 1,035.30 × 257.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690x = 266,154.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,154.92/690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.73

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