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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.24, 1,035.44 and 257.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.24, 1,035.44 and 257.32 is: 386.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.24 : 1,035.44 = 257.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.24/1,035.44 = 257.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.24x = 1,035.44 × 257.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.24x = 266,439.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,439.42/690.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.01

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