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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.36, 1,036.40 and 252.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.36, 1,036.40 and 252.50 is: 378.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.36 : 1,036.40 = 252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.36/1,036.40 = 252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.36x = 1,036.40 × 252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.36x = 261,694.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,694.22/691.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.52

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