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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.16, 1,035.20 and 279.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.16, 1,035.20 and 279.18 is: 418.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.16 : 1,035.20 = 279.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.16/1,035.20 = 279.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.16x = 1,035.20 × 279.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.16x = 289,007.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,007.14/690.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.75

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