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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.67, 1,036.86 and 258.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.67, 1,036.86 and 258.50 is: 387.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.67 : 1,036.86 = 258.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.67/1,036.86 = 258.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.67x = 1,036.86 × 258.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.67x = 268,028.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,028.31/691.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.51

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