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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.46, 1,036.14 and 257.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.46, 1,036.14 and 257.62 is: 386.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.46 : 1,036.14 = 257.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.46/1,036.14 = 257.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.46x = 1,036.14 × 257.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.46x = 266,930.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,930.39/690.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.60

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