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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.96, 1,036.02 and 257.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.96, 1,036.02 and 257.61 is: 386.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.96 : 1,036.02 = 257.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.96/1,036.02 = 257.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.96x = 1,036.02 × 257.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.96x = 266,889.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,889.11/690.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.26

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