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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.06, 1,034.84 and 251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.06, 1,034.84 and 251.20 is: 376.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.06 : 1,034.84 = 251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.06/1,034.84 = 251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.06x = 1,034.84 × 251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.06x = 259,951.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,951.81/690.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.71

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