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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.96, 1,035.52 and 257.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.96, 1,035.52 and 257.92 is: 386.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.96 : 1,035.52 = 257.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.96/1,035.52 = 257.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.96x = 1,035.52 × 257.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.96x = 267,081.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,081.32/690.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.54

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