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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.87, 1,036.10 and 252.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.87, 1,036.10 and 252.07 is: 378.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.87 : 1,036.10 = 252.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.87/1,036.10 = 252.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.87x = 1,036.10 × 252.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.87x = 261,169.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,169.73/690.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.03

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