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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.69, 1,044.70 and 257.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.69, 1,044.70 and 257.80 is: 386.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.69 : 1,044.70 = 257.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.69/1,044.70 = 257.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.69x = 1,044.70 × 257.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.69x = 269,323.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,323.66/696.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.58

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