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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.72, 1,036.08 and 258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.72, 1,036.08 and 258.24 is: 387.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.72 : 1,036.08 = 258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.72/1,036.08 = 258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.72x = 1,036.08 × 258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.72x = 267,557.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,557.30/690.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.36

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