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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.99, 1,044.16 and 257.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.99, 1,044.16 and 257.38 is: 386.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.99 : 1,044.16 = 257.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.99/1,044.16 = 257.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.99x = 1,044.16 × 257.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.99x = 268,742.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,742.65/695.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.13

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