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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.04, 1,035.24 and 257.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.04, 1,035.24 and 257.32 is: 386.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.04 : 1,035.24 = 257.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.04/1,035.24 = 257.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.04x = 1,035.24 × 257.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.04x = 266,387.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,387.96/690.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.05

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