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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.98, 1,044.50 and 257.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.98, 1,044.50 and 257.64 is: 386.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.98 : 1,044.50 = 257.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.98/1,044.50 = 257.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.98x = 1,044.50 × 257.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.98x = 269,104.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,104.98/695.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.66

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