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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.44, 1,035.72 and 251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.44, 1,035.72 and 251.80 is: 377.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.44 : 1,035.72 = 251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.44/1,035.72 = 251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.44x = 1,035.72 × 251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.44x = 260,794.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,794.30/690.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.72

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