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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.96, 1,037.34 and 253.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.96, 1,037.34 and 253.12 is: 379.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.96 : 1,037.34 = 253.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.96/1,037.34 = 253.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.96x = 1,037.34 × 253.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.96x = 262,571.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,571.50/691.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.46

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