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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.46, 1,036.92 and 258.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.46, 1,036.92 and 258.38 is: 387.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.46 : 1,036.92 = 258.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.46/1,036.92 = 258.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.46x = 1,036.92 × 258.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.46x = 267,919.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,919.39/691.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.47

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