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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.20, 1,037.20 and 258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.20, 1,037.20 and 258.40 is: 387.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.20 : 1,037.20 = 258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.20/1,037.20 = 258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.20x = 1,037.20 × 258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.20x = 268,012.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,012.48/691.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.75

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