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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.42, 1,035.16 and 273.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.42, 1,035.16 and 273.67 is: 410.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.42 : 1,035.16 = 273.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.42/1,035.16 = 273.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.42x = 1,035.16 × 273.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.42x = 283,291.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,291.55/690.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.32

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