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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.64, 1,044.60 and 257.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.64, 1,044.60 and 257.56 is: 386.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.64 : 1,044.60 = 257.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.64/1,044.60 = 257.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.64x = 1,044.60 × 257.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.64x = 269,047.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,047.18/696.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.21

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