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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.22, 1,035.03 and 251.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.22, 1,035.03 and 251.32 is: 376.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.22 : 1,035.03 = 251.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.22/1,035.03 = 251.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.22x = 1,035.03 × 251.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.22x = 260,123.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,123.74/690.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.87

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