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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.52, 1,037.10 and 258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.52, 1,037.10 and 258.80 is: 388.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.52 : 1,037.10 = 258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.52/1,037.10 = 258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.52x = 1,037.10 × 258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.52x = 268,401.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,401.48/691.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.13

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