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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.33, 1,035.33 and 279.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.33, 1,035.33 and 279.57 is: 419.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.33 : 1,035.33 = 279.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.33/1,035.33 = 279.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.33x = 1,035.33 × 279.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.33x = 289,447.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,447.21/690.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.29

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