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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.10, 1,040.18 and 254.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.10, 1,040.18 and 254.77 is: 382.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.10 : 1,040.18 = 254.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.10/1,040.18 = 254.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.10x = 1,040.18 × 254.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.10x = 265,004.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,004.22/693.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.35

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