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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.37, 1,037.37 and 280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.37, 1,037.37 and 280.50 is: 420.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.37 : 1,037.37 = 280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.37/1,037.37 = 280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.37x = 1,037.37 × 280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.37x = 290,979.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,979.45/691.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.87

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