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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.69, 1,035.99 and 251.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.69, 1,035.99 and 251.94 is: 377.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.69 : 1,035.99 = 251.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.69/1,035.99 = 251.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.69x = 1,035.99 × 251.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.69x = 261,007.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,007.32/690.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.89

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