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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.84, 1,035.45 and 257.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.84, 1,035.45 and 257.67 is: 386.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.84 : 1,035.45 = 257.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.84/1,035.45 = 257.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.84x = 1,035.45 × 257.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.84x = 266,804.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,804.40/690.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.20

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