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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.07, 1,035.37 and 257.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.07, 1,035.37 and 257.53 is: 386.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.07 : 1,035.37 = 257.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.07/1,035.37 = 257.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.07x = 1,035.37 × 257.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.07x = 266,638.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,638.84/690.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.39

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