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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.07, 1,034.46 and 251.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.07, 1,034.46 and 251.21 is: 376.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.07 : 1,034.46 = 251.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.07/1,034.46 = 251.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.07x = 1,034.46 × 251.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.07x = 259,870.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,870.38/690.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.59

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