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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.98, 1,036.51 and 258.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.98, 1,036.51 and 258.14 is: 387.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.98 : 1,036.51 = 258.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.98/1,036.51 = 258.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.98x = 1,036.51 × 258.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.98x = 267,564.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,564.69/690.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.22

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