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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.01, 1,043.88 and 257.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.01, 1,043.88 and 257.53 is: 386.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.01 : 1,043.88 = 257.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.01/1,043.88 = 257.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.01x = 1,043.88 × 257.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.01x = 268,830.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,830.42/696.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.25

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