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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.12, 1,035.83 and 251.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.12, 1,035.83 and 251.79 is: 377.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.12 : 1,035.83 = 251.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.12/1,035.83 = 251.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.12x = 1,035.83 × 251.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.12x = 260,815.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,815.21/690.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.93

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