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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.67, 1,035.36 and 257.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.67, 1,035.36 and 257.50 is: 386.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.67 : 1,035.36 = 257.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.67/1,035.36 = 257.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.67x = 1,035.36 × 257.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.67x = 266,605.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,605.20/690.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.01

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