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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.98, 1,037.75 and 253.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.98, 1,037.75 and 253.18 is: 379.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.98 : 1,037.75 = 253.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.98/1,037.75 = 253.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.98x = 1,037.75 × 253.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.98x = 262,731.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,731.74/691.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.68

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