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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.39, 1,034.94 and 251.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.39, 1,034.94 and 251.55 is: 377.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.39 : 1,034.94 = 251.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.39/1,034.94 = 251.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.39x = 1,034.94 × 251.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.39x = 260,339.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,339.16/690.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.09

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