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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.57, 1,036.06 and 257.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.57, 1,036.06 and 257.63 is: 386.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.57 : 1,036.06 = 257.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.57/1,036.06 = 257.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.57x = 1,036.06 × 257.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.57x = 266,914.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,914.31/690.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.51

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