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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.05, 1,036.67 and 252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.05, 1,036.67 and 252.24 is: 378.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.05 : 1,036.67 = 252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.05/1,036.67 = 252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.05x = 1,036.67 × 252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.05x = 261,492.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,492.23/691.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.40

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