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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.02, 1,034.43 and 251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.02, 1,034.43 and 251.20 is: 376.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.02 : 1,034.43 = 251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.02/1,034.43 = 251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.02x = 1,034.43 × 251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.02x = 259,849.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,849.17/690.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.58

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