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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.51, 1,035.40 and 203.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.51, 1,035.40 and 203.49 is: 305.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.51 : 1,035.40 = 203.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.51/1,035.40 = 203.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.51x = 1,035.40 × 203.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.51x = 210,693.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,693.55/690.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.13

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