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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.13, 1,035.16 and 257.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.13, 1,035.16 and 257.25 is: 385.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.13 : 1,035.16 = 257.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.13/1,035.16 = 257.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.13x = 1,035.16 × 257.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.13x = 266,294.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,294.27/690.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.86

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