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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.16, 1,044.26 and 257.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.16, 1,044.26 and 257.43 is: 386.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.16 : 1,044.26 = 257.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.16/1,044.26 = 257.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.16x = 1,044.26 × 257.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.16x = 268,822.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,822.56/696.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.15

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