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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.38, 1,039.94 and 254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.38, 1,039.94 and 254.58 is: 381.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.38 : 1,039.94 = 254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.38/1,039.94 = 254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.38x = 1,039.94 × 254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.38x = 264,747.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,747.93/693.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.82

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