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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.88, 1,037.54 and 253.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.88, 1,037.54 and 253.13 is: 379.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.88 : 1,037.54 = 253.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.88/1,037.54 = 253.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.88x = 1,037.54 × 253.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.88x = 262,627.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,627.95/691.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.59

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