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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.32, 1,036.80 and 258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.32, 1,036.80 and 258.36 is: 387.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.32 : 1,036.80 = 258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.32/1,036.80 = 258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.32x = 1,036.80 × 258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.32x = 267,867.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,867.65/691.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.47

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