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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.08, 1,035.18 and 257.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.08, 1,035.18 and 257.13 is: 385.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.08 : 1,035.18 = 257.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.08/1,035.18 = 257.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.08x = 1,035.18 × 257.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.08x = 266,175.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,175.83/690.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.72

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