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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.97, 1,036.38 and 246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.97, 1,036.38 and 246.18 is: 369.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.97 : 1,036.38 = 246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.97/1,036.38 = 246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.97x = 1,036.38 × 246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.97x = 255,136.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,136.03/690.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.24

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