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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.34, 1,035.74 and 279.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.34, 1,035.74 and 279.27 is: 419.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.34 : 1,035.74 = 279.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.34/1,035.74 = 279.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.34x = 1,035.74 × 279.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.34x = 289,251.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,251.11/690.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.00

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