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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.11, 1,034.84 and 251.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.11, 1,034.84 and 251.05 is: 376.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.11 : 1,034.84 = 251.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.11/1,034.84 = 251.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.11x = 1,034.84 × 251.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.11x = 259,798.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,798.06/690.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.46

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