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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.92, 1,036.30 and 252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.92, 1,036.30 and 252.16 is: 378.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.92 : 1,036.30 = 252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.92/1,036.30 = 252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.92x = 1,036.30 × 252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.92x = 261,313.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,313.41/690.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.21

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