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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.46, 1,035.79 and 251.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.46, 1,035.79 and 251.73 is: 377.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.46 : 1,035.79 = 251.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.46/1,035.79 = 251.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.46x = 1,035.79 × 251.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.46x = 260,738.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,738.79/690.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.63

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