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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.45, 1,035.40 and 203.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.45, 1,035.40 and 203.37 is: 304.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.45 : 1,035.40 = 203.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.45/1,035.40 = 203.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.45x = 1,035.40 × 203.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.45x = 210,569.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,569.30/690.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.97

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