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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.92, 1,036.48 and 258.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.92, 1,036.48 and 258.02 is: 387.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.92 : 1,036.48 = 258.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.92/1,036.48 = 258.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.92x = 1,036.48 × 258.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.92x = 267,432.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,432.57/690.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.07

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