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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.49, 1,035.42 and 257.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.49, 1,035.42 and 257.34 is: 385.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.49 : 1,035.42 = 257.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.49/1,035.42 = 257.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.49x = 1,035.42 × 257.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.49x = 266,457.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,457.90/690.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.90

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