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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.33, 1,043.82 and 257.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.33, 1,043.82 and 257.27 is: 385.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.33 : 1,043.82 = 257.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.33/1,043.82 = 257.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.33x = 1,043.82 × 257.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.33x = 268,538.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,538.35/696.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.65

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