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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.13, 1,034.87 and 251.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.13, 1,034.87 and 251.07 is: 376.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.13 : 1,034.87 = 251.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.13/1,034.87 = 251.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.13x = 1,034.87 × 251.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.13x = 259,824.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,824.18/690.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.49

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