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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.48, 1,036.13 and 251.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.48, 1,036.13 and 251.69 is: 377.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.48 : 1,036.13 = 251.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.48/1,036.13 = 251.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.48x = 1,036.13 × 251.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.48x = 260,777.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,777.12/690.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.68

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