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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.50, 1,035.48 and 257.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.50, 1,035.48 and 257.36 is: 385.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.50 : 1,035.48 = 257.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.50/1,035.48 = 257.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.50x = 1,035.48 × 257.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.50x = 266,491.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,491.13/690.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.94

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