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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.69, 1,037.40 and 258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.69, 1,037.40 and 258.88 is: 388.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.69 : 1,037.40 = 258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.69/1,037.40 = 258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.69x = 1,037.40 × 258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.69x = 268,562.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,562.11/691.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.27

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