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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.15, 1,035.15 and 257.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.15, 1,035.15 and 257.25 is: 385.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.15 : 1,035.15 = 257.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.15/1,035.15 = 257.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.15x = 1,035.15 × 257.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.15x = 266,292.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,292.34/690.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.85

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