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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.98, 1,036.56 and 252.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.98, 1,036.56 and 252.17 is: 378.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.98 : 1,036.56 = 252.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.98/1,036.56 = 252.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.98x = 1,036.56 × 252.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.98x = 261,384.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,384.15/690.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.28

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