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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.90, 1,036.30 and 251.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.90, 1,036.30 and 251.97 is: 377.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.90 : 1,036.30 = 251.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.90/1,036.30 = 251.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.90x = 1,036.30 × 251.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.90x = 261,116.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,116.51/690.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.94

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