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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.11, 1,045.31 and 258.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.11, 1,045.31 and 258.32 is: 387.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.11 : 1,045.31 = 258.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.11/1,045.31 = 258.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.11x = 1,045.31 × 258.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.11x = 270,017.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,017.96/697.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.34

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