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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.88, 1,035.99 and 251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.88, 1,035.99 and 251.82 is: 377.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.88 : 1,035.99 = 251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.88/1,035.99 = 251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.88x = 1,035.99 × 251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.88x = 260,883.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,883.63/690.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.61

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