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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.66, 1,044.64 and 257.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.66, 1,044.64 and 257.97 is: 386.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.66 : 1,044.64 = 257.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.66/1,044.64 = 257.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.66x = 1,044.64 × 257.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.66x = 269,485.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,485.78/696.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.83

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