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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.11, 1,044.42 and 257.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.11, 1,044.42 and 257.50 is: 386.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.11 : 1,044.42 = 257.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.11/1,044.42 = 257.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.11x = 1,044.42 × 257.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.11x = 268,933.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,933.34/696.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.34

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