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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.96, 1,035.84 and 252.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.96, 1,035.84 and 252.12 is: 377.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.96 : 1,035.84 = 252.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.96/1,035.84 = 252.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.96x = 1,035.84 × 252.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.96x = 261,156.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,156.48/690.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.96

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