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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.35, 1,044.74 and 257.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.35, 1,044.74 and 257.81 is: 386.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.35 : 1,044.74 = 257.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.35/1,044.74 = 257.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.35x = 1,044.74 × 257.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.35x = 269,339.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,339.84/696.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.79

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