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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.55, 1,035.21 and 257.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.55, 1,035.21 and 257.41 is: 385.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.55 : 1,035.21 = 257.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.55/1,035.21 = 257.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.55x = 1,035.21 × 257.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.55x = 266,473.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,473.41/690.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.89

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