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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.26, 1,039.26 and 254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.26, 1,039.26 and 254.20 is: 381.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.26 : 1,039.26 = 254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.26/1,039.26 = 254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.26x = 1,039.26 × 254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.26x = 264,177.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,177.29/693.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.07

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